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Unity Of Nigeria Paramount In Electioneering Era, Says NCPC Boss

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By Christy Aboghe

The Executive Secretary of Nigeria Pilgrim Welfare Board, Rev. Yakubu Pam, has said that the unity of the country was of top priority in the electioneering era.

Yakubu made this known while addressing the second batch of the December 2022 pilgrims, comprising of Delta, Borno and Kogi State Pilgrims at the Departure hall of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja.

He said “the unity of mind and purpose is utmost at times as this, hence the need for the spiritual exercise to Israel and Jordan.

The Executive Secretary said unity of the nation was what the Commission stands for, adding that Pilgrimage was the platform through which Nigerians can get more united.

He revealed that the Commission had always recorded huge success in zero tolerance to abscondment, adding that the states had always adhere to warnings and implications of such actions.

He commended Nigerians for always showing signs of discipline, patriotism and law abiding in every of the pilgrimage.

He charged them to be proud ambassadors and representive of the country and Christ as they embark on the spiritual journey.

In his words, Delta State Executive Secretary, Apostle Samuel Okoh said nation building was incomplete without the Church, hence the need for the exercise.

Okoh said he was optimistic that the Pilgrims would impact upon the nations and their various families.

Okoh commended the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa for approving the journey for 386 pilgrims to the Holy lands, adding that Deltand were not only going on the tour but representing the national front.

On his part, the ES of Kogi State advised them to be of worthy character and pray fervently for the nation and enhance the unity every Nigerians have longed for.

NCPC Boss Lauds Delta, Akwa Ibom Pilgrims For Successful Pilgrimage Exercise

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The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, (NCPC), Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has congratulated Delta and Akwa Ibom State Pilgrims on their successful pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan.

Rev pam made the appreciation at the early hours of Thursday, January 26, 2023 following the arrival of the pilgrims at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja.

He said they have made the country proud, by ensuring that they all return to the country in same numbers as they left on Monday, 16 January, 2023 without any single case of abscondment.

He affirmed that the Commission would stop at nothing to ensure zero abscondment of pilgrims at all times.

The NCPC boss was also  intrigued by the fact that there was zero mortality and zero morbidity of the pilgrims through out their Pilgrimage exercise in the Holy lands.

WAccording to him, the second batch of intending pilgrims from Delta, Borno  and Kogi States would be airlifted to Israel and Jordan same day from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Obey Instructions, So As Not To End Your Pilgrimage In Abuja, Okoh Tells Intending Pilgrims

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By  Christy Aboghe

The Executive Secretary, Delta State Pilgrim Board, Apostle Samuel Okoh has advised intending pilgrims to  Israel and Jordan to comply to instructions so as not to be left out of the pilgrimage.

Okoh gave the advise while addressing the second batch of the state intending pilgrim to the Holy Lands at the Pilgrim terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

He said the identity of every Deltan pilgrim was obedience to every instructions, hence the need for them to to adhere to the directives.

According to him, “we must go as a team and not as individuals and it is expected you remain at the terminal till the time you are to be checked in”.

Okoh said any roaming about would lead to the end of their pilgrimage.

He urged them to patiently stay together so as not to be left behind, when others are been airlifted.

Restructuring Key To Nigeria’s Progress – Atiku

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The Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, reaffirmed his commitment to restructuring and devolution of powers to states and local governments in the country.

He predicated his position to the inadequacy of presidential system of government currently being operated in the country, which concentrated so much powers at the centre, to the detriment of the federating units.

Atiku stated this in Asaba at the inauguration of some projects executed by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration in Delta State.

The projects inaugurated were Koka Flyover and Interchange along Asaba-Benin Expressway; Model Technical College, Asaba; Maryam Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba and Mother and Child Specialist Hospital and Advanced Diagnostics Centre, Owa-Alero, Ika North-East Local Government Area.

The PDP Presidential candidate said that over-concentration of powers at the centre had impeded the nation’s growth, and expressed his willingness to undertake restructuring of the country if elected.

According to the former Vice President, if you look into the books you will see that this Benin-Asaba Expressway is a federal road but the state government has taken over the construction of this project because it is closer to the people of Delta State.

“We borrowed our Presidential system from the United States and in the United States the only federal roads you find are interstate roads that connect one state to another. Other internal roads, bridges and highways are the responsibility of state governments

“It is understandable because it is the military that gave birth to our own presidential system of government and you know how they accumulate too much powers to themselves to the detriment of the federating units.

“I believe that by the time we undertake a fundamental amendment to our constitution to restore the autonomy to the states and local governments as far as resources are concerned, we would have done away with this very huge bottleneck that has impeded our growth infrastructurally and otherwise,” he said.

Atiku commended Okowa and Government of Delta for taking the initiative of restructuring even before it was constitutionally allowed, saying “congratulations Governor Okowa for this huge development that you have undertaken to the benefit of the people of Delta State and Nigerians in general who ply this road daily.”

On the Model Technical College, Atiku called for a review of the educational system in the country to ensure productivity of Nigerians at all levels.

He disclosed that the type of educational system in Northern Nigeria  was such that there were no drop-outs.

“The educational system was such that the brightest ones went to the universities; the second group went to the universities also, and the third went to Technical Colleges and the last but not the least, went to what we used to call craft schools.

“In the craft schools we had to learn cattle breeding, carpentry, poultry or even farming, that’s agriculture. When you finished, you were given a capital to start a business.

“So, you see that the educational system did not produce non-performing or what we call unproductive members of the public. Every member of the society was productive. The only thing was that the level of productivity varied from stage to stage.

“No sooner we abandoned the first Republic for the second one, which was the military than all those systems were set aside. We now went to a kind of unitary educational system.

“We now rear and send every child to the university which they were not naturally endowed nor gifted by nature to attend.

“There must be a review of our educational system in such a way that every child is granted opportunities to go to school but of course, should be based on their God-given or natural talent; so that he/she can be useful to the community.

“You will see that in every aspect of our human endeavours, we have our thinking that can move us forward. So I want to thank the Governor for this initiative, even before we have a formal review of our educational system, he has decided to review the educational system in Delta State,” he said.

Atiku commended Okowa for his hardwork, visionary and purposeful leadership, and congratulated the people of the state for having such a great leader.

He said that healthcare was among the 5-point agenda in his policy document and would rely on the competence and experience of Governor Okowa in executing his health policies for the country.

In his remarks, Okowa said that the Koka Flyover and Interchange was conceived and delivered by his administration to provide solution to the traffic gridlock along the Benin-Asaba highway, and expressed optimism that on completion of the dualisation of the Ughelli-Asaba road, the traffic along the Koka corridor would have been completely eliminated.

He said that his administration embarked on revamping of technical education in the state to equip youths with technical skills to make them employers of labour rather than job seekers.

He stated that his administration rehabilitated six existing technical colleges and award contracts for nine new model ones, with three already completed at Asaba, Effurun and Obiaruku.

At Owa-Alero, Okowa said that the Mother and Child Hospital and Advanced Medical Diagnostics Centre was well built, furnished with appropriate staff to improve the health of mothers and children.

PDP’ll Secure Nigeria, Grow Our Economy – Atiku 

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Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday said if voted into office, his administration would change the security architecture in the country and grow the economy. 

He gave the assurance at the party’s Presidential Campaign in Delta held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. 

Abubakar said that between 1999 and 2015, PDP grew Nigeria’s economy and made it the largest in Africa, but that the All Progressives Congress (APC) destroyed it with its inept leadership. 

He said that with adequate security and right economic policies, a PDP administration led by him would attract Foreign Direct Investment that would grow the nation’s economy, adding that the security of the country was paramount because no nation could develop without security. 

He told Deltans that the team was not in the state to campaign, saying “we are here to show our gratitude and appreciation to say that we are with you in all respects because of the support we have received from you from 1999 to date. 
“All through my political journey, Delta state has always supported me and I want to promise you that I shall not betray the trust of Delta and the entire Niger Delta. 

“That is why in my modest appreciation, I chose one of you as my vice presidential candidate and you know that a running mate is always a stepping stone. 

“Therefore it is up to you to show your support by giving Governor Okowa the massive support to enable us to rescue and rebuild our dear country.” 

On his policy document, the PDP Presidential flag bearer stated that his administration would pay attention to developing the education sector, and promised that under his watch, strikes by members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would be eradicated. 

“The Niger Delta and other parts of the country will benefit from our resource control and restructuring agenda because it is our intention to devolve more powers to the states and local governments to tackle peculiar challenges facing the people. 

“The APC government has disunited Nigeria in all aspects and it is our commitment to restore the unity of this country by ensuring that every part of this country has a sense of belonging. 

“You must believe in PDP because as a party we built the biggest economy in Africa until the APC came and destroyed it in 2015. 

“Why vote for the same party that has suffered us in the last seven years plus? Let us vote them out to unite and rebuild our country again,” he said. 

The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the party and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, said that Atiku knew how to address the socio-economic challenges bedevilling the country and urged the people to vote for the party. 

According to him, we all know that the APC-led Federal Government brought poverty to the nation; they destroyed our economy to the extent that Nigerians are now hungry, without food to eat. 

“How can a bag of rice be sold for almost N50, 000? It is only Atiku that can solve the problems in the country because when the PDP took over the reins of power in 1999, Atiku and Obasanjo were able to restore the nation’s lost glory. 

“Atiku has assured Nigerians that he will revive the economy of the country and reposition it for optimum productivity in all sectors of the Nigerian economy. 

“For over 20 years, Atiku has been advocating for the restructuring of Nigeria where states and local governments will get more money that will stimulate growth and development and this is what we want in the Niger Delta. 

“Atiku has also promised that his administration, if elected, will put in place a constitutional framework that will enable states to have State Police so as to stem the tide of insecurity in the country. 

“Atiku is an experienced politician that has the capacity and pedigree to reset the country and I call on all eligible voters in the state to ensure that they have their PVCs to enable them vote in the forthcoming general elections,” Okowa stated. 

National Chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, on his part, congratulated Deltans for the choice of Okowa as Vice-Presidential Candidate and lauded previous governors of the state for their contributions to the growth and development of the state. 

He called on sons and daughters of the state to vote massively for all PDP candidates in the general elections. 

The rally recorded the defection of many members of APC in the state, including the State Secretary, Chief Nick Ovuakporie, to the PDP.

 
The party also got the endorsement of the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone B, led by the Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Great Tamarapreye. 

The students said the endorsement was in recognition of Okowa’s efforts in establishing three new universities in the state and ensuring that lecturers in the institutions were on duty while ASUU was on nationwide strike for eight months.

The rally was attended by former Vice-President, Namadi Sambo, former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki; Governors Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-Ibom, Godwin Obaseki of Edo, Douye Diri of Bayelsa and Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa.

Earlier, Atiku Abubakar had held a meeting with traditional rulers in Delta, at their Secretariat in Asaba, and assured that if elected, he would ensure that clear constitutional roles were given to monarchs in the country.

Actions, Payers Wl’d Produce Nigerian’s Best Leaders- Kumuyi

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… Promises God’s Blessings At The Crusade

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has expressed discomfort over the challenges faced  by Nigerians.

A Kumuyi made this known while briefing Journalist in Asaba, Delta State.

He said it was time for those in the seat of power to explore strategies to get things right and that can only be possible when the populace vote in the right leaders.

Speaking on the coming election, he said, though the Christian Church is praying but it is expected that they back it up with actions, adding that their intelligent votes would be the determinant to the right leaders that would bring an end to insecurity, economic challenges and other menace facing the country.

He advised electoral candidates not to engage in violence while campaigning and that whoever win should understand that he has been given a national responsibility to solve the needs of the country.

He urged the populace to accept whoever emerges victorious in the election, so as to be able to move on and continue to be the giant of the continent as they use to be.

While counting it joy to be in the state for the global crusade, he urged all to be expectant of miracles and blessings through an encounter with God.

According to him, through the divine encounter lives would be touch, mountains be moved and every unsurmountable challenges in the life of men would give way for God’s name to be glorified.

Photosplash of Delta Pilgrims in Israel

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Delta pilgrims at Wailing wall, Jerusalem Israel at the ongoing NCPC Pilgrimage exercise.

Photosplash Of Delta State Pilgrims In Israel, Jordan

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The lovely faces of Deltans in the batch A set of the NCPC December 2022 Pilgrimage exercise in Israel and Jordan

Some of the Clergy amongst the Pilgrims of Delta State at the Baptismal site in River Jordan, at the NCPC ongoing Pilgrimage in Israel.

More faces of the Delta State Pilgrims

God’s Power Is Present At Asaba Global Crusade, Says DLBC Clerics

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Delta North Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Godwin Osabuohien and his Delta South counterpart, Pastor Pius Idume, has said that the power of God was fully present at the ground of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi to save souls and perform needed miracles in the lives of the people of Delta State.

The Deeper Life Pastors made the remark while addressing church members who matched through the Nnebisi road in Asaba for a one million man match in preparation for the Global Crusade holding at the Cenotaph in Asaba between January 26 and 31, 2023.

The Pastors who spoke to the crowd amidst songs of God’s mercy and goodness, noted that many people in Asaba have heard of the crusade following the massive rallies, billboards in strategic places and personal invitations so far carried out, they called on the church members to put in more effort to ensure everybody in the state capital was aware of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi.

Pastor Osabuohien who appreciated the people for their time, insisted that more work still needed to be done as all residents of Asaba and environs should be invited and brought to the Global Crusade with Kumuyi on Thursday, January 26.

It was disclosed that the Asaba crusade with the theme ‘Unforgettable Encounter with the God of Wonders’ would be transmitted live to more than 150 countries across the world where miracles, healings and deliverances will undoubtedly occur.

The church members locked down the main Nnebisi Road on Sunday as youths, men and women trooped out of their homes for a mother of all rallies to intimate the people of the Global Crusade with Pastor Kumuyi.

The one million man match which was divided into two, Okpanam zone and Asaba, was joined in front of ShopRite where the excited crowd sang and danced to blaring music from the available loudspeakers.

It was a carnival of sort as both old and young joined the global crusade campaign with a massive lockdown of the main, a development which led to traffic gridlock on the road.

According to Clerics, “Last Saturday, January 14, 2023, youths with leaders and executives of youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) joined the youth one million man match which painted the town red for the glory of God”.

The youth match commenced at Abraka, through the main Nnebisi road and terminated at the Cenotaph, venue for the global crusade with Kumuyi.

Osabuohien said, the youth walk was for Impact, a special  section dedicated to youths, students, corps members and young adults by the general superintendent to help in building their ability to cope with the dynamism of society.

He added that Pastor Kumuyi’s crusades which had held in several states across Nigeria had touched lives, restored hope to many wounded individuals and broken families, brought healing to various ailments and brought joy to many sorrowful hearts.

NCPC Boss Calls On Members Of The Nigerian Bar Association To Advocate For Law And Order

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The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has called on the members of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to advocate for law and order in the society. The NCPC Chief Executive made this call while playing host to the members of the NBA, Gwagwalada Branch at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja on 23 January, 2023.

Rev. Pam explained that, “the NBA has a lot to do in the society to maintain and create awareness on law and order as a lot of people are being misled especially the youths who are always quick to fall victims to greedy individuals who make them behave and feel above the law.”

The NCPC Boss appealed to the NBA and relevant bodies in charge of law and order in the country to make it a routine to advocate for law and order in Nigeria.

The Number One Christian Pilgrim officer of the Federation intimated his guests that NCPC is the only Christian faith based Agency that has direct link with the Presidency and is saddled with the responsibility of coordinating, regulating and supervising airlifting of Christian Pilgrims to Holy sites around the world. He also informed them that NCPC already has a very active legal unit that interfaces and guides when it comes to abiding by the law and on issues that has to do with agreements and contracts

The Apostle of Peace further said that the NBA is welcome to collaborate with NCPC on matters that bother on advocating for peace and keeping the Law. In his words, “We live in a world of collaborations and an individual cannot work alone, we collaborate with doctors, nurses and even foreign affairs on bilateral relations, Collaborations are needed! He exclaimed.

Earlier the Chairman, Barr. Emmanuel Ogunjibe had said they were in the Commission celebrate the works and deeds of the Executive Secretary and join hands on promoting peace, law and order in the society. He said they were also interested in knowing what the Commission does and also discuss on areas where they can collaborate with the Commission.

Barr. Ogunjibe said, “in knowing the Commission we will also like to be among the praise singers who enlighten the society, we relate with them and meet different calibre of individuals on our work.”

He lauded the Executive Secretary for being a man of excellence and great dimension while also cashing on the opportunity to inform the NCPC Scribe of the different functions and duties they carry out at the NBA Gwagwalada Branch.

UpHighlights of the visit was presentation of Award of Excellence to the Executive Secretary together with a recently published Journal.

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