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Christian Leaders have been admonished to obediently adhere to Gods instructions so as to grow to a level of prominence. The Charge was given by Rev Dr Yakubu Pam the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Abuja during the inauguration of officials of 17 Districts of CAN in Mangu LGA. He used the story of David in the Bible whom through obedience rose to position of prominence. The cleric used his personal life experiences on how God him from a humble background to a position of prominence, this he said was made possible by him yielding to the leadership of God. Rev Pam enjoined the newly inaugurated District officials of CAN never to despise the days of their little beginning, using himself as an example where he rose from the position of treasurer of CAN, following other ranks to his present position of a Vice Chairman Northern Nigeria. Rev Pam used the opportunity to shower accolades on the Executive Governor of Plateau State Rt Hon SB Lalong for facilitating his appointment as ES NCPC.

Welcoming guest and the clergy to the event, Chairman of the occasion who is also the Ag Provost College of Education, Gindiri Mr Emmanuel Daniel Jurte, commended CAN for living up to expectation and for speaking truth to power not minding whose ox is gored. He recalled an incident when a leader insulted CAN officials and referred to it as "CAN my foot", but with perseverance, the victim of that insult have now been rewarded by God. He urged those present to donate cheerfully for the smooth running of CAN activities in the locality.

In a remark, the Deputy Governor of Plateau State His Excellency Prof Sony Tyoden thanked CAN for inviting him to the event, he promised his continuous support to the body.

Chairman, Mangu LGA Engr Lawrence Danat promised to partner with CAN to ensure the sustenance of peace in the area.

Earlier, Chairman of CAN Mangu LGA chapter thanked guest for coming , he enumerated a number of problems confronting the body which largely bordered on finances.

Goodwill messages were received from the Mishkagham Mwaghavul who was represented by the Sum Pyen HRH Charles Mato Dakat and other guest present.

Highlights of the event were the swearing in ceremony administered by the COCIN RCC Chairman of Mangu Rev Jonah Longchi, songs ministrations as well as freewill donations.

Hassan Istifanus Dang

Deputy Registrar ( Public Relations)