He was a Melkite Greek Catholic from Aleppo, Syria.

[1] He started his term by carrying out reforms in the management and removing employees accused of bribery.

Naum Pasha initiated several construction projects in Baakleen, Jezzine, Cuniye, Batroun, Amioun, and Bhannes, repaired bridges, and constructed over 480 kilometers of roads.

His administration was described as secure, peaceful, and stable, and during this period, a large-scale emigration from Mount Lebanon to abroad began.

He was known for treating both Christians and Muslims equally, and after the end of his term in 1902, he returned to Constantinople (Istanbul).