The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) will, on December 22, begin airlift of intending pilgrims to the Holy Land.
The commission’s Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka, on Tuesday disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday after the Executive Secretary of the NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, made the announcement during a meeting of the Conference of States, which comprise States Chairmen and Secretaries of Christian Pilgrims Welfare Boards and FCT in Abuja.
“The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to commence airlift of intending pilgrims to the Holy Land on 22nd December 2024. The Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this during a meeting of the Conference of States, comprising States Chairmen and Secretaries of Christian Pilgrims Welfare Boards and FCT in Abuja,” the statement read.
The NCPC boss who said that the meeting deliberated on moving the commission forward, also charged the Conference of States members to look up to God. He also urged them to serve the people.
Adegbite who emphasized his stand on zero abscondment of pilgrims and corruption policy, commended President Bola Tinubu for ensuring that Nigeria was back on track.
He explained that despite the challenges, Nigeria was still moving to the desired destination.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Conference of States, Bishop David Moradeyo, thanked the NCPC Secretary for bringing effective leadership to bear on the Commission.
He also commended him for the meeting which, according to him, would serve as a platform for robust discussions with regard to the December pilgrimage exercise.
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