Only youths can make difference, positive change in the country – NCPC
By Tom Okpe
Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, (NCPC) Rev. Yakubu Pam has noted that only youths can make difference, positive change in the country.
Rev Pam made this assertion in his office on Tuesday while recieving an award, (Arewa Peace Award) from the Northern Youth Ambassador, (NYA) saying that they are visionary and objective.
He stated that the only solution to the issues in Nigeria is dedicated visionary youths, commending the Northern Youth Ambassador for rising against criminality and violence, embracing the gospel of peace by showing support to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in various states in the North.
The NCPC Boss admonished the youths to be involved in Politics of Nigeria in order to change the narrative in the country, adding; “Hopefully, the Messiah might be amongst the youths here.”
The Apostle of Peace assured them of his support in their projects, especially their activities with the IDPs camps , stating that he would join hands with them in reaching out to the Internally displaced persons.
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Earlier, Leader of the Northern Youths, kalamu Sani in his speech explained that the organisation is the apex umbrella body of youths cut across the 19 Northern States and FCT which is distinctively propagating, advocating and preaching the gospel of peace, religious tolerance, good neighborliness, and governance as the basis for peaceful and desired development in the Northern region and the nation at large.
He described the Executive Secretary as not just a father, a mentor, and a role model, but a personality with integrity and unique hallmark, which for a very long time portrays him as ‘a light at the end of the tunnel.’
“Rev Pam is an Icon of National and International repute, who is also seen as the ultimate symbol of a true Nigerian, an Icon of Hope in recognition of his contribution to humanity, nation building and peaceful coexistence,” he said.
Ambassador Sani said that the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria calls for support in all ramifications, soliciting support from the Commission to the IDPs camps in North -Eastern Nigeria, also urging the Commission to join hands in their advocacy campaign against anti- social vices such as rape, child abuse, prostitution, thuggery and vandalism.
