…Embarks on Advocacy Visits, Seeks for Partnership
Our reporter
The youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) Plateau State Chapter has felicitated with the new Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Jos, Rt. Rev. Dr. Ephraim Gongden on his consecration.
In a statement signed by the State YOWICAN Chairman, Barr. Panmak Lere said “We also acknowledge your commitment to the youth and the Church, and we pray that God will continue to use you mightily in this capacity. We are honoured to have you as a shepherd and a leader in our midst.
“We celebrate this milestone with gratitude and rejoicing, and we pray that God will grant you wisdom, strength, and guidance as you lead the flock. May His continuous guidance and blessing be upon you as you lead the people of God with compassion, wisdom, and integrity.”
Meanwhile, the YOWICAN leadership recently embarked on an advocacy visit to some organizations and individuals in the state to explore possible areas of partnership.
During one of such visits to the office of the Special Adviser to Governor Mutfwang on Religious Affairs, Rev. Dr. Steve Dangana, State YOWICAN Chairman, Barr. Panmak Mark Lere said the visit was to felicitate with Rev. Dr Dangana on his appointment as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs.
Barr. Lere presented a congratulatory letter on behalf of the association.
Responding, Rev. Dr. Stephen Dangana assured the YOWICAN leaders of an open door expressed gratitude for the visit and prayed for God’s blessings upon the association’s leadership.
The visit also took the YOWICAN leaders to the Director General of the Plateau State Microfinance Development Agency (PLASMIDA), Mr. Bomkam Ali Wuyep where the DG briefed his guests on the mandate of the Agency.
According to Mr. Wuyep, the mission of PLASMIDA was to assist in the human capital development needs of operators of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Plateau State.
He stated that the agency plays its role by providing linkage services, access to finance, market information, quality control services, and technical assistance or partnership programmes with local and international organizations.
While expressing commitment to creating deliberate platforms to facilitate government intervention that would ensure that disadvantaged people in the state benefit from any intervention programme aimed at improving the income of household income and attracting more people-oriented development projects.
In his remarks, the State YOWICAN chairman thanked the DG for the warm reception. He promised to partner with PLASMIDA in any area of collaboration, particularly during the forthcoming YOWICAN convention in November.
The visits by the YOWICAN leaders, Today’s Challenge gathered, were aimed at strengthening the relationship between the CAN youth wing and key officials in Plateau State, and to explore opportunities for possible collaboration and partnership on issues affecting Christian youth in the state.
Other YOWICAN executive members who were in the company of the State Chairman the Vice Chairman, Mr. Samson Akinniyi, the State Secretary, Ankuka Dekom Paul, and the Assistant Secretary Dr. I.D. Samuel.