By Margaret Tyam
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission(NCPC), Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has received an award as “the most effective, proactive and resourceful” Executive Secretary in Nigeria .
In a statement by Christiana Ugochukwu
Principal Information Officer of the NCPC said the award was given to him by the Nigeria House of Dream Parliament on Friday in Abuja.
Principal Information Officer of the NCPC said the award was given to him by the Nigeria House of Dream Parliament on Friday in Abuja.
Rev. Pam in his remarks, thanked the team for the award given to him.
He said he lacked words to express his joy and happiness to the fact that we have people like you who research on what public office holders like us are doing and come up with an assessment.
The NCPC helmsman commended the members of the Nigeria House of Parliament for the sacrifices they are making towards the development of the country.
According to him we will join hands with you and work together to build a better Nigeria.
The NCPC boss informed them that the Commission was saddled with the responsibility of taking Christian pilgrims to the Holy sites around the world.
He hinted that the commission had just concluded its pilgrimage exercise to Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan which was a great success with 2,500 thousand pilgrims airlifted.
The Executive Secretary further disclosed that pilgrimage to Rome would commence soon.
He further disclosed that the Commission was set to explore the holy sites in Turkey.
Earlier, the leader of delegation, Hon. Mike Egila, commended the Executive Secretary for his contributions and dedication towards his past and present positions.
According to him we are here to appreciate you for your immense contributions in the following appointments as Chairman Plateau State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.
He also thanked Rev Pam who was Member internally displaced persons (IDP) Council, Member Plateau State Education Board and presently the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission for his great Job.
He informed that the Executive Secretary is worthy of this award because he has visibly contributed to the development of the country.
“Gone are the days when it is said that your reward is in heaven, if you do well you will be rewarded here on earth,he said.
He added that the NCPC Boss had done very well; that was why they had come to reward him.
Hon. Egila charged the Executive Secretary to continue his good works as he would be remembered by his deeds.
He also said alot of people most especially the people of Plateau state appreciated Rev Pam’s doggedness adding that he should continue to do what he knows how to do best because lots of the people were watching”, he said.