By Joyce Remi- Babayeju
Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has been awarded with the Professional Fellowship Doctorate by the Institute of Professional Economists and Policy Management, IPEPM.
The investiture ceremony was performed at the Corporate Headquarters of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Abuja on Tuesday by the National Coordinator/ Secretary of the Board of the Institute, Dr Yakubu Musa on behalf of the National President, Dr Irene Egbhaievhiemhe.
In his acceptance speech, the NCPC boss thanked God for making the investiture possible, he also appreciated the Institute for finding him worthy and deserving of the award.
He said, ” I accept this award on behalf of the entire NCPC, I will make use of it to uplift the Commission.”
” I will make the Institute to become part and parcel of me and make the body proud.”
The new inductee explained that Nigeria was passing through trying times in the area of economy, security and that the unity of the country is being threatened.
He noted that the Institute has a big role to play in addressing some of the challenges facing the country, adding that this is the time the nation needs this kind of Institute.
Rev Pam lamented that many Nigerians were fast losing hope on the country and urged the Institute of Professional Economists and Policy Management to serve as a veritable platform to redirect the youths positively.
National President of IPEPM, Dr Irene Egbhaievhiemhe, welcomed the NCPC boss into the fold of the Institute which she described as a “noble Institute that is so vital in the growth and development of our dear nation.”
She said to that the Institute is set to inculcate skills in members using less resources to achieve greater results vis- a – vis the embodiment of effective policy management, adding that the Institute had a cutting edge training packages designed in tailor made requirements capable of adding value and providing solutions to organisational needs.
The highlights of the event was the decoration of the NCPC boss with the full professional gown of the Institute; a plaque and presentation of certificate.
The NCPC boss was also administered with an oath of allegiance by the representative of the Institute,s Legal Adviser .
Present at the investiture ceremony was the Commission’s Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr Joseph Oche, the Director of Administration, Mr Barnabas Ali, the Director, Planning, Research and Programme Dev. Barr. Sonny Ebiyaibo and the Special Assistant Media to the Executive Secretary, Hon. Ayuba Pam .
