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

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 Prof. Suleiman Elias Bogoro, former Executive Secretary of TETFund, have graciously accepted their appointments as Grand Patron of the Assembly. His acceptance is a divine blessing and a testimony of God’s faithfulness to the vision of NOCRELA. As Grand Patron, Prof. Bogoro will provide fatherly wisdom, spiritual guidance, and moral oversight to the Assembly, strengthening its mission to uphold peace, justice, and righteousness across Northern Nigeria. His 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 Prof. Suleiman Elias Bogoro 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

Announcement of the Formation of the National Executive CouncilThe Board of Trustees of the Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly – Nigeria (NOCRELA) is delighted to announce the formal constitution of its National Executive Council (NEC), a landmark step in strengthening the organization’s mandate to provide credible, Christ-centered leadership in Northern Nigeria and across the nation.The newly formed National Executive Council will serve as the highest administrative and coordinating body of the Assembly, tasked with providing strategic direction, fostering unity, promoting peace and justice, and ensuring that the voice of the Church remains a force for righteousness in governance, security, and nation-building.National Executive Officers Vision and MandateThe NOCRELA National Executive is strategically positioned to:Serve as a unifying platform for Christian leaders in Northern Nigeria;Engage with political, traditional, and civil society stakeholders on issues of peace, governance, and national security;Provide spiritual and moral guidance to government and society;Strengthen interfaith dialogue, national cohesion, and Kingdom-focused leadership;Champion the welfare, empowerment, and inclusion of Women and Youths in leadership;Support good governance, promote interfaith harmony, and foster peaceful co-existence in Nigeria.Speaking on this historic development, the National Chairman, His Grace, Archbishop John Praise Daniel, affirmed:“This National Executive represents a new dawn of united Christian leadership in the North. By the grace of God, we shall stand as watchmen for our nation, speaking truth to power, promoting peace, and ensuring that the Church continues to shape society in righteousness and justice.”Call to ActionThe Assembly calls on all Christian leaders, ministers and stakeholders across Northern Nigeria and beyond to lend their prayers, cooperation, and support to the newly formed National Executive Council, as it embarks on this divine mandate of transformational leadership.Together, we declare: “United in Christ, Anchored in Peace, Advancing the Kingdom.”The date for the official inauguration and leadership retreat will be announced in due course.Dated this 16th day of August, 2025. Rev. Dr. Simon A.S Dolly, KIF, HFCDASecretary GeneralFor: Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly – Nigeria.