In preparation for the 2024 Christian pilgrimage exercise, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, paid a sensitisation visit to the governor of Adamawa state, Rt. Hon Ahmadu Fintiri.
Bishop Adegbite, who was received at the Government House, Yola, thanked Fintiri for his persistent support for Christian Pilgrimage, commending him for the infrastructural development in the state and for the peace and interfaith harmony being enjoyed by the good people of Adamawa state under his leadership.
The NCPC boss also supervised the ongoing screening exercise for the Adamawa state intending pilgrims and the level of preparation made by the State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.
Speaking during the exercise, the Adegbite said he was satisfied with the Adamawa state screening exercise.
He thanked the governor for supporting the state Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board with all the necessary assistance for smooth 2024 pilgrimage.
Bishop Adegbite hinted that the next exercise will commence by the end of May and would run through July, while the main Pilgrimage will commence in November and run through February next year in line with the new NCPC calendar of activities.
Earlier, the acting Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mrs Angelina Tumba, thanked the NCPC boss for finding time to visit the state and flag off the screening exercise.
She explained that the primary role of the Board is to ensure smooth arrangements of Christian Pilgrimage activities.
Also, Adegbite used the opportunity of the visit to inspect the Commission’s North East zonal office in Yola.
