Rev. Yakubu Pam with Professor Ango Abdullahi, right
By Anthony Maliki
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has condoled with Prof.Ango Abdullahi, the Chairman, Northern Elders Forum over the loss of his eldest son on 30th June, 2022.
The Executive Secretary who paid the condolence visit to the bereaved at his residence in Zaria, Kaduna State, expressed his sympathy over the sudden death of Isa Abdullahi who was a Director with the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
He said: “there’s time for everything, a time to be born and a time to die, but we should thank God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves”.
According to him, it is hard for a father to bury his child, but we cannot question God”.
Rev. Pam praised Prof. Ango for his determination and strength, in his words, “you have been able to withstand so many challenges in life, and you still remain strong”, Nigeria needs patience and it’s only the wise teachings of leaders like you can make Nigeria better”.
Prof. Abdullahi in his remarks, thanked the Executive Secretary for his show of love, according to him,” this were the teachings of our forefathers to live in peace and togetherness irrespective of tribe and religion”.
He expressed regrets over the crisis in Jos and other troubled states, he said the perpetrators of this acts are our children and grandchildren because we have failed to guide them right. He opined that our prayers for a better Nigeria must work with actions.
