PRESS RELEASE
Acceptance of Appointment as Grand Matron of the Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly – Nigeria (NOCRELA)
The Board of Trustees of the Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly – Nigeria (NOCRELA) is delighted to officially announce that Her Excellency, Dame Pauline Tallen, OFR, KSG, former Minister of Women Affairs, have both graciously accepted her appointment as Grand Matron of the Assembly.
Her acceptance is a divine blessing and a testimony of God’s faithfulness to the vision of NOCRELA.
As Grand Matron, Dame Pauline Tallen will offer motherly counsel, serve as a strong advocate for women and youth within the Body of Christ, and stand as a voice of reconciliation, peace, and national unity.
Her wealth of experience in governance, education, ministry, and nation-building will serve as a great pillar of support to the leadership of the Assembly, ensuring that its vision of advancing the Kingdom of God and promoting peaceful co-existence is fully realized.
The formal Investiture Ceremony has been prayerfully scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, 2nd October, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
Venue: Dominion Chapel International Church, Area 1, Garki, Abuja.
The Board of Trustees, on behalf of the entire Assembly, congratulates Her Excellency, Dame Pauline Tallen on this divine appointment and prays for greater grace, wisdom, and strength as they take up these sacred responsibilities to the Body of Christ and the nation.
Signed:
Archbishop John Praise
National Chairman.
Rev. Dr. Simon A.S. Dolly
General Secretary
For: Board of Trustees, NOCRELA