By Abubakar Yunusa
The Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly (NOCRELA) has appointed Mrs Christy Pawa David as Chairperson of its Women Wing.
The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Secretary-General of NOCRELA, Rev Dr Simon A. S., on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
According to the statement, David’s appointment recognises her unwavering faith, exemplary leadership, commitment to Christian unity and passion for mobilising women for spiritual growth, moral influence and societal transformation across Northern Nigeria.
She is expected to provide both spiritual and administrative leadership to the Women Wing, while coordinating and supervising its programmes and activities in line with the Assembly’s vision and objectives.
The statement added that David would mobilise Christian women across the region for prayer, evangelism, advocacy, peacebuilding and community development, working closely with the National Executive Council and other organs of the Assembly.
Other responsibilities include presiding over meetings of the Women Wing, ensuring proper documentation and implementation of decisions, and representing the Wing at official engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
She is also tasked with promoting mentorship, capacity building and leadership development among women, while ensuring discipline, accountability and adherence to the Assembly’s constitution and values.
The appointment is for a single tenure of five years, commencing on August 8, 2025, and ending on August 7, 2030, unless reviewed by the Board of Trustees.
NOCRELA said details of her formal inauguration would be communicated in due course, expressing confidence in her ability to discharge the responsibility with dedication, wisdom and integrity.
