NCPC Boss Condoles Families of 25 Air Force Crash Victims
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has expressed condolences to the families of 25 military personnel who lost their lives in a plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026. Adegbite described the incident as a tragic loss to the Nigerian Air Force […]
NCPC Celebrates Sultan at 70, Hails Interfaith Leadership
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has hailed the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his role in promoting interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria as he clocks 70. NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, described the Sultan as a shining example of bridge-building and tolerance, particularly through […]
NCPC Begins Preparations for Next Pilgrimage Exercise
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) says preparations for the commencement of the next Christian pilgrimage exercise will begin in earnest, with its Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, reaffirming his commitment to making pilgrimage a rewarding and spiritually rejuvenating experience for Nigerian Christians. Adegbite disclosed this in Abuja while marking his 58th […]
NCPC Lifts Suspension on Christian Pilgrimage to Israel
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has lifted the ban on Christian pilgrimage from Nigeria to Israel, months after suspending the exercise over security concerns arising from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, announced the decision on Saturday, during a visit to the Wailing Wall in […]
NCPC Extends Pilgrimage Contracts, Puts Safety First
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has extended the contracts of its accredited pilgrimage service providers for the 2026 Christian Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel and Jordan, reaffirming that the safety and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims remain its top priority. The agreement, signed on Monday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, covers the […]
2027 Polls: NCPC Urges Peaceful Campaigns
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged politicians seeking elective office in the 2027 general elections to conduct peaceful campaigns, obey electoral rules, and avoid character assassination. Speaking at the 2026 NCPC Annual General Staff Retreat in Gora, Nasarawa State, Adegbite said aspirants should […]
NCPC Boss Urges Rescue of Abducted Schoolchildren
By: Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren, teachers and other victims of kidnapping across the country. Adegbite made the appeal while condemning the recent abduction […]
NCPC Boss Seeks Support For Tinubu’s Administration
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the third anniversary of his administration, commending his leadership and resilience in the face of the nation’s challenges. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Adegbite, on behalf of the commission’s board […]
NCPC Boss, Bishop Adegbite, Visits Pioneer Executive Secretary Over Mother’s Death
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has paid a condolence visit to the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Commission, John Opara, following the death of his mother, Christiana Opara. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Director of Media and Public Relations, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission […]
NCPC Targets Efficient Pilgrimage Services Through Training
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Stephen Adegbite, has called for stronger collaboration to improve pilgrimage operations and deliver lasting impact to pilgrims. made the call in Abuja, during the Commission’s maiden one-day training workshop for Information Officers and Administrative Officers of State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Boards, held […]