May 14, 2026

President Buhari Sacks NCPC Boss, John Kennedy Opara

By Farouk Mohammed

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sack of Mr. John Kennedy Opara as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission.

In a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir David Lawal, it said, the decision was with effect from Thursday, May 19, 2016.

Buhari, however, thanked him for his invaluable services to the nation and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

The statement read, “His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, 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 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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