The announcement came barely two hours after Opara attended the third session of the 9th synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), with the theme, ‘The poverty of riches’ in Abuja.
A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir David Lawal said, the decision was with effect from Thursday, May 19, 2016.
Buhari, however, thanked him for his invaluable services to the nation and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
The statement read, “His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has in the exercise of his powers, approved the disengagement of Mr. John Kennedy Opara as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission with effect from Thursday May 19 2016.
“Mr. President, however, thanked him for his invaluable services to the nation and wishes him well in his future endeavours.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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To be replaced by a northern Muslim he can trust.
ReplyDeleteMy thought exactly. But the Lord will fight for us and we will hold our peace.
DeleteSure to be replaced by is allies..#GodhelpNaigeria
ReplyDeleteSure to be replaced by is allies..#GodhelpNaigeria
ReplyDeleteFunny, how can he be replaced by a northern muslim, a Christian Pilgrim Commission? @anonymous, please receive sense IJN
ReplyDeleteThe only thing is that God will defend us. Otherwise that is his plan. Muslim wearing chrristian covering.
DeleteTime will tell.
DeleteLol. But come to think of it with these fulanis it is possible because their decisions are not always rational or logical.
DeleteTo be replaced by one of those headsmen.
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