ECWA President, Panya re-elected for second term in office

The President of Evangelical Church Winning All Rev. Dr. Stephen Baba Panya has been re-elected for second term as well as his appointment as Chairman, Board of Trustees, Bingham University.

He was elected unopposed during an election conducted at the opening of the 68th General Church Council meeting held in Jos, the Plateau State.

A total of 262 delegates from 10 zones of the church affirmed his re-election and was subsequently declared winner by the electoral committee.

However, Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governors Forum Barr. Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the ECWA President, Rev. Dr. Stephen Baba Panya over his re-election for another term.

Lalong in a congratulatory message signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Macham described the re-election of Rev. Panya as well deserved, considering the purposeful leadership he has offered which enabled the Church to make more impact on the lives of its members and the society.

He said ECWA President’s passion for revival has manifested in enhanced mission work leading to the winning of more souls, Church planting and expansion, entrepreneurship development and empowerment, as well as investments in health and education.

While urging him to consolidate on the achievements of the Church over the years, Lalong assured him of the support and collaboration of the Plateau State Government towards the progress of the Church.

Lalong also felicitated with the ECWA President on the occasion of his 58th birthday.

He commended him for devoting his life to the service of humanity and mentoring the youth, praying God to continue to grant him good health, wisdom and protection.