The Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly – Nigeria has announced the appointment of former TETFund Executive Secretary, Prof. Suleiman Elias Bogoro, as Grand Patron, and former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, as Grand Matron of the Assembly.
The formal investiture holds on October 2, 2025, at Dominion Chapel International Church, Area 1, Garki, Abuja.
Their acceptance is said to be 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.
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.
Together, their 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 Board of Trustees, on behalf of the entire Assembly, has congratulated Prof. Suleiman Elias Bogoro and 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.
