NCPC Boss Urges Nigerians To Be Mindful Of Words They Speak

…Says, hate speech can destroy a nation

BY BECKY OLAJIDE, ABUJA – The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam has stressed the need for Nigerians to be mindful of their words and desist from hate speech and fake news particularly at this critical time in the nation’s political history.

Pam, who stated this when he received in audience the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by its National President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo at NCPC Corporate Headquarters, Garki 2, Abuja, noted that the country is in a critical time thus, the dire need for the people to be mindful of the words they express.

He said; “Words are powerful, they can build or destroy a nation”.

Pam while commending the Nigeria Union of Journalists for its role in nation building and development, said; “The Nigeria media has played a great role in information dissemination. They have always aired the activities of the Commission and have countered fake news especially in the social media”.

The Executive Secretary of the NCPC also commended the Nigeria media for creating a platform for Nigerians to speak out and fight against injustice, stressing that journalism is not only providing platforms for expression of opinion but, it is a profession that speaks life.

Pam said that the Commission would flag off its 2021 pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Jordan and Israel on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Local Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International, Airport Abuja with intending pilgrims from FCT and Bayelsa.

He assured that the Commission would work with the Nigeria Union of Journalists and support them in every way possible saying; “we are partners in progress”.

Earlier, the National President of the NUJ, Mr Chris Isiguzo thanked the Executive Secretary for receiving him and his team in spite his busy schedule and commended Rev, Pam for his track record of selfless service and integrity to the nation.

Isiguzo said; “It is on record that your honesty and hard work have contributed in restoring probity, transparency and accountability to the Commission within a short time”.

The NUJ President emphasized the need for collaboration between the Commission and the Union in advancing the cause of peaceful coexistence in the country as well as promoting our democratic values.