By Aluta News
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Rev Yakubu Pam has applauded the Christians in Gombe for maintaining a peaceful coexistence with the Muslim brethren.
He made this assertion at the gathering of Local and State government Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Excos at the CAN Center in Gombe.
This is contained in a statement by Godiya Mathew
NCPC Media & Public Relations, on Wednesday in Abuja
Rev.Pam said that in his years of Peace and Advocacy campaign, Gombe, Adamawa and Bauchi States recorded to be amongst the peaceful States in the North.
According to him i come with commendations and words of encouragement to the Gombe Church.
He charged Christians in Gombe State to continue in their Peace Building activities and ensure that they create a supportive environment for sustainable peace and development with the brethren in the other faith.
He said, Gombe should be an example not only to the states in the North East,but also to Nigeria at large.
.”Always know that Peace does not mean the absence of Conflict” as such, Christians should ensure to prevent reoccurring conflicts like land issues or ethnic group crisis prevalent in Nigeria”.
He applauded the Governor Alhaji Muhammed Yahaya and also the security agencies in the state for their hardwork and relentless efforts in averting crisis in the state.
In the same vein, the Executive Secretary hinted on the mandate of the Commission which is to explore other holy sites around the world .
He said the exploration had birthed the adding of Jordan pilgrimage destination and going forward countries like Turkey would be explored as sites like the Church in Antioch where Christians were first called Christians and the House of Apostle Paul in Tarsus.
The NCPC boss also used the platform to inform the CAN officials of the success of the Commission’s recent special Pilgrimage to Rome.
He said from the trip some of the pilgrims were able to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
The Pontiff prayed for Nigeria and the victims of the flood incident in Nigeria .
He further explained that though the pilgrims were unable to visit Israel due to logistics issues but that did not diminish the real essence of the special Pilgrimage to Rome.
The Gombe CAN Chairman,Rev.Fr.Joseph Shingah appreciated the Executive Secretary for his support and encouragement to the Church in Gombe.
He said the visit will remain special to the church and CAN Gombe State Chapter”.
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