Islamic body gives reverend pastor award

The All Muslim Youth Assembly of Nigeria (AMYWM) has conferred Peace Ambassador Award to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam.

The association has also appointed Pam their patron.

This is contained in a statement  by Mr Godiya Matthew,

Information Officer 1, Media and  Public Relations, NCPC, on Friday in Abuja.

The award was presented to Pam by the National President of AMYAN, Al-Hassan Murtadho, in Abuja.

In an address, Mr Mahmud Abubakar, National Secretary of the association, said that Pam was  recognised for tireless efforts in promoting peace, unity and togetherness in troubled states of Nigeria.

Abubakar added that  the executive secretary had been a strong advocate of religious tolerance.

“These works cannot go unnoticed,” he said.

The secretary said that the association was planning to convene a national peace summit where religious and traditional leaders would discuss tolerance and mutual coexistence.

Responding, Pam expressed appreciation to the association for finding him worthy of the award.

“The country is going through trying times, it is right to come up with strategies that will preserve peace.

“I am elated to see that the youth are the ones advocating for peace in the country, this shows that there is hope for our country, Nigeria,” Pam said.