Publishers Play Vital Role In National Development, Says NCPC Boss
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam has said that publishers are Nation builders that address issues that affect the citizens of any country.
According to a statement issued by the Head, Media & Public Relations, Celestine Toruka, NCPC Boss, Rev. Pam made this known during a courtesy visit on him by the publisher of Exploit Journals at the NCPC Corporate Headquarters Abuja, on 7th June 2021.
The NCPC boss explained that reading is a process of gathering the thoughts of different writers which addresses issues of national interest to the society. In his words, “writers give direction and proffers solution to national issues”.
He commended the Exploit Journals for creating a platform that have brought Christian writers together and have also unified the body of Christ in Nigeria. According to him, “unity is very key in the body of Christ”. He urged Christians to embrace and support each other in any capacity they find themselves.
Rev. Pam called on well-meaning Christians who are financially buoyant to invest in platforms that afford Christians the opportunity to rub minds together and proffer solutions and direction on National issues.
Speaking earlier, the Publisher of the Exploits Journal, Mr. Chris Agada explained that the Exploit Journals is a platform for Christian writers to come together and chart a new course on different issues as it concerns the body Christ in Nigeria.
He further explained that they are group of journalists that cut across different denominations with the aim to promote interfaith communication and to foster peace and unity among Christians.
Mr. Agada informed the Executive Secretary that the Exploit Journals had published a book titled: ‘Girl Child and Women Molestation; Why God is Angry’ which would be launched during their National Conference on 26th June, 2021 in Abuja.