By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has appealed to the Federal and Plateau state governments to intervene in the security crisis in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state.
This was contained in a press release signed by Celestine Toruka, Head Media and Public Relations of the Commission , made available to Daybreak today.
The statement read that Rev. Pam made this appeal in Kwall when he paid a courtesy visit yesterday to Hon.Musa Agah House of Representative member,representing Jos North and Bassa Federal Constituency.
He noted that it was high time the appropriate government handled the security situation in Bassa Local Government, adding that the fragile security situation in the area put fears in the minds of the people, especially farmers who can no longer go to their farms.
He also enjoined the youths of the local government to organize themselves very well by forming a local security network that would help to maintain peace in the area .
The NCPC boss also congratulated the newly elected Honourable Member of the Green Chambers for his victory at the recent bye election conducted in his Constituency.
He further thanked God for saving him and his wife from the hands of bandits.
Rev Pam admonished him to be fearless and bold saying, ” greater is he that is in him than he that is in the world , you will continue to overcome and be victorious.”
According to the Reverend, life is full of trials, but God will see you through.”
Speaking, Hon Musa Agah thanked the NCPC boss for coming to congratulate him and to commiserate with him .
Agah who described Pam as a detribalization leader and Statesman with exemplary maturity, said that his visit to Kawll has comforted and strengthened the people.
The newly elected member of Representatives stated that the country had degenerated to a level where all the communities are vulnerable.
He called on the NCPC boss to use his good offices to speak truth to Government on behalf of the people, adding that a lot of things must be done .
He stated that Bassa Local Government of Plateau state is under siege.
