Buhari Appoints New Executive Secretary For Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Rev Yakubu Pam(60), as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC).

The Presidency stated that the new position would run for five years effective from June 26.

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President(Media & Publicity), disclosed this in a press release on
Saturday.

According to the statement, ” Rev Pam was the Chairman of the Plateau State Christian Pilgrims Board.”

The statement also stressed that the cleric had played leadership role within the Christian community in Northern Nigeria and is eminently qualified to hold such pivotal position.

“As an ordained Minister, Rev Pam brings to the position more than 30 years of leadership experience in the Christian community, coupled with a deep understanding of promoting inter-religious harmony and conflict resolution in the northern parts of the country,” the statement partly read.

Furthermore, the President urged Rev. Pam to deploy his experience in the new position as well as work towards strengthening inter-faith unity among Nigerians.

President Muhammadu Buhari had terminated the appointment of his predecessor, Rev. Tor Ujah, (NCPC), in August 27, 2019 over allegations of abuse of office, and in line with the provision of Section 4, Sub-Section 3 of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Act.

The statement further reads:

“President Buhari urges the Executive Secretary NCPC to sustain his reconciliatory pre-disposition in his new position.

“Born on 20th February, 1960 in Gyel, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, Rev Pam holds a first degree in Christian Education.

“The cleric has held many leadership positions in the Church, including Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of Northern Nigeria (which includes the 19 Northern States and Abuja) from 2016 to date, Vice President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, 2013 to date and District Superintendent, Jos mainland Assemblies of Nigeria, 2010 to date.

“He also served as Chairman, Plateau State Inter-Religious Council; and Chairman, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Committee, Plateau State.”