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Buhari sacks christian pilgrims commission boss

“Mr. President, however, thanked him for his invaluable services to the nation and wishes him well in his future endeavours.”

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John Kennedy Opara and Speaker Yakubu Dogara PHOTO: NAN
John Kennedy Opara and Speaker Yakubu Dogara PHOTO: NAN
John Kennedy Opara and Speaker Yakubu Dogara PHOTO: NAN

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sack of the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Mr. John Kennedy Opara.

A statement from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal, said the decision took effect from Thursday, May 19, this year.

It read: “His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari 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 (NCPC) 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.”

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