-Commends Tinubu, Shettima On First Year Anniversary
By CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU
Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has announced plans to explore Israel’s agricultural technology to enhance the Christian pilgrimage programme.
Receiving members of the House Committee on Christian Pilgrimage Affairs, Bishop Adegbite explained that pilgrims would get the opportunity to acquire skills in Israel’s agricultural technology to replicate in their local communities upon return.
He described the visit as timely, given the approaching one-year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Bishop Adegbite praised his predecessors, particularly Prof. JohnKennedy Opara, for his legacies and contributions to the Commission’s growth.
He highlighted the Commission’s state-of-readiness visits to the Holy Land, ensuring a smooth pilgrimage process.
According to him, the Commission has also produced a calendar of events outlining the pilgrimage programmes with Easter pilgrimage running from April to July and the main pilgrimage from November to February.
In addition to pilgrimage, Bishop Adegbite emphasized his role as an Ambassador of Peace, promoting interfaith harmony as directed by President Tinubu.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Christian Pilgrimage, Hon. Festus Ayodele, commended Bishop Adegbite for his warm reception and excellent work.
He appreciated the staff’s support and emphasized the need for synergy and cooperation between the Committee and NCPC while encouraging the Commission to carry them along and provide necessary information for effective performance.
Meanwhile, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, on their first year anniversary.
Bishop Adegbite said the Tinubu administration has shown capacity, determination, and foresightedness in driving the affairs of Nigeria.
He acknowledged the challenges faced in the first year, including inheriting a struggling economy and tackling the Boko Haram insurgency but praised the administration’s achievements, such as the Students Loan Scheme, Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super Highway, and massive infrastructural development across the country.
The NCPC boss also applauded the appointment of credible technocrats to strategic positions in government agencies, promoting inter-faith harmony, and supporting religious activities, including Hajj and Christian Pilgrimage.
He urged Nigerians to unite and support the administration while also praying for those in authority as commanded by God.
He expressed optimism that President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima will continue to lead Nigeria to greater heights, inspired by their unwavering faith in the nation.
