The executive secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Tor Uja has solicited the support of the Federal and States Government in promoting the activities of NCPC and its pilgrimage programmes.
He made this known in Abuja recently while playing host to Kwande and Ushongo delegation from Benue state who were in NCPC on a courtesy visit. According to him: “at this time of economic hardship government should support NCPC and pilgrimage practice that will expose our people”
The NCPC boss called on Nigerians to learn a lesson from Christian pilgrimage. “I believe Kwande people can set the pace”. He added: “I need your Youth to be exposed to what commitment to a nation can do”
He explained that Nigeria has the most gifted christian Church in the world.
He informed the delegation that he would like Kwande to select and sponsor delegation to Israel and expose them to more modern Agricultural practices and also for spiritual rejuvenation.
Rev. Uja affirmed: “by the grace of God we shall give this nation proper leadership to show that Kwande has a son”.
He appreciated the quality of the delegation and thanked them for coming all the way from Kwande to visit him. He stressed that Kwande remained indivisible and a leading light not just in Benue, but in Nigeria.
Earlier, the Leader of the delegation, Prof. David Iornem thanked the Federal Government for recognizing them with the appointment of their illustrious son as the Executive Secretary of NCPC.
He explained that Mr. President had good intentions to rule this country very well. He stated that the problem of Fulani herdsmen was only temporary because the TIV and the Fulanis have long standing relationship. His words; “your office should some as a point of contact to proffer solution to the problem”.
Prof. Iornem further stressed; “we see you as our representation in the Federal government of Nigeria. He added: “you are here and you are playing a very important role in the government of the Federal government.
The delegation was made up of distinguished professionals, politicians and well meaning sons and daughters of Kwande.
