The Commission would continue to protect the safety of Nigerian pilgrims while in the holy land, in line with the Commission’s policy- Bishop Adegbite
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has stated that the safety of Nigerian pilgrims, while in the holy land is paramount.
The Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite made this statement in Abuja, while playing host to the members of board of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, who paid him a courtesy visit at NCPC corporate headquarters in Abuja.
The Bishop ensures that the Commission would continue to protect the safety of Nigerian pilgrims while in the holy land, in line with the Commission’s policy of guaranteeing the safety of its pilgrims.
He emphasized that Israel is safe for pilgrims, stating that “our journey must terminate in Israel, God’s own country”.
The NCPC boss further maintained that under his leadership, pilgrimage would be more spiritual and developmental. He promised that the Commission would not cheat anyone and nobody should think of cheating the Commission because, transparency remains the hallmark of his administration.
A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director Media and Public Relations, disclosed that, the Bishop hinted that the Easter pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan would commence next month. And that the duration for the Commission’s pilgrimage exercise has been increased to nine nights and ten days.
He assured members of the board of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board that, he would work in synergy with the board to advance the cause of Christian Pilgrimage in Lagos state and Nigeria as a whole.
Earlier, the Chairman, Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Bishop Akinpelu Johnson, represented by the Vice Chairman of the board, Bishop. Prof Rufus Oguntuase said they were in NCPC to congratulate their own for his well-deserved appointment. He appreciated him for his love and commitment in the service of God and humanity.
His words, “we are here as board members from Lagos State to appreciate and to welcome you”.
He appealed to the Executive Secretary to ensure that the cost for the Easter pilgrimage is released, to enable them plan along with the intending pilgrims.
He further canvassed that the flag off of the Easter pilgrimage should be held in Lagos state.
The courtesy visit was attended by the board Secretary, Mrs Yetunde Gbafe, the head of operations, Mrs Kehinde Omisore and other members of the board.
