December 13, 2025, will remain indelibly engraved in the hearts of family and friends as
a day of rare and radiant joy. On this memorable Saturday, the twin sons of Professor
Patrick Dakum, National Coordinator of the Christian Couples Fellowship (CCF), were
united in holy matrimony, marking a milestone of love, faith, and family. The celebration
shimmered with even greater meaning as it coincided with the birthday of the grooms’
mother, Mrs. Sarah Dakum—transforming the moment into a triumphant triple
celebration, alive with warmth, laughter, and profound spiritual significance.
The Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters Cathedral in Jos, Plateau State,
was alive with excitement as Retji and Plangji exchanged vows with their beloved
partners, Kangyang Pwajok and Pamela Pam. Friends, family, and distinguished guests
gathered to witness the unions, setting the stage for a day brimming with elegance,
emotion, and divine blessing.
At the heart of the ceremony was a deeply reflective sermon titled “Let your yes be yes
and your no be no,” delivered by Rev. Agwom Azi Magaji, the guest preacher. With
clarity and conviction, he called on all couples present to anchor their marriages in truth
and integrity, reminding the congregation that the Kingdom of God is firmly established
on honesty.
He urged the newlyweds to see marriage not as a contractual arrangement, but as a sacred
covenant—one sustained by honesty, prayer, endurance, and forgiveness. “Be faithful in
your words,” he charged, “so that your ‘yes’ remains true and your ‘no’ sincere.”
Drawing from John 8:44, he described marriage as the greatest opportunity to live with
integrity, cultivate deep intimacy, and honor God in daily life. Rev. Magaji further
encouraged the couples to live as citizens of heaven, whose promises to one another
require no oath, for true commitment flows from the heart and cannot rely on human
strength alone, but grace.
He highlighted the essential pillars of a lasting marriage: prayer, endurance, and
forgiveness. He reminded the couples never to take the family altar for granted;
emphasizing that prayer sustains and strengthens every union. He also spoke of the
promise of endurance, encouraging them to remain steadfast through both celebrations
and trials. And, he said, forgiveness is the lifeblood of love, enabling couples to grow,
trust, and nurture each other. “A vow is more than words,” he remarked. Vows, he said
are sacred promises of faithfulness through life’s joys and challenges. “It is a declaration
of purpose, a commitment to remain faithful through life’s joys and challenges,” he
reiterated.
The weddings drew an impressive gathering of guests from within Nigeria and across the
globe, including dignitaries from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA, as well as
representatives from South Sudan, Gambia, Rwanda, and the United Kingdom. The
presence of prominent Nigerian leaders—among them the Governor of Plateau State,
Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, former Governor Senator Joshua Chibi Dariye, and
Rt. Honorable Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, a member of the National Assembly—lent notable
grandeur to the celebration.