The governoship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Abia State, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai will be the guest speaker at the 25th general Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) taking place at the Hope Waddell Parish of the church in Calabar, Cross River State.

In a letter/statement sent by the church, a copy of which was made available to THE WHISPERER, the church noted that it prayerfully chose the guber candidate to speak at the event.

The letter, which was signed by Most Rev. Miracle Ajah, the Principal Clerk of General Assembly, read in part: “It is our pleasure to invite you to the opening ceremony of the 25th General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria holding at the Hope Waddell Parish, Calabar, on Saturday, 13th August 2022 at 11.00 am prompt.

“The General Assembly is the apex body of the church that meets biennially as a symbol of unity and decision-making. This year, PCN is celebrating 176 years of Christian witness in Nigeria, and the Church will be electing a new Moderator of General Assembly (Prelate), and the Deputy Clerk.

“The theme of this year’s General Assembly is: ‘A Royal Priesthood’ (1 Peter 2:9). We have prayerfully and humbly chosen you as a guest of honour to the 25th General Assembly. In addition to your esteemed presence, we will be glad to receive your goodwill message to the 25th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria.”

“Please accept the assurances of the esteemed regards of our Prelate and the Moderator of General Assembly, PCN, His Eminence Nzie Nsi Eke.”

THE WHISPERER reports that Dr. Iro is from Asaga Ohafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area.

He holds a B.Engrg degree (Mechanical Engrg) from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO); LL.M, Dundee, UK (Petroleum Finance and Taxation) and Ph.D, Lancaster, UK (Leadership and Management, specialized in Strategic Human Resource Management), among other qualifications.