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Beyond Pilgrimage, NCPC is platform for Peace – Bishop Adegbite

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite has said that the NCPC mandate is beyond pilgrimage, rather it is a platform of peace.

The NCPC head disclosed this on Thursday when the leadership of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, paid him a congratulatory visit in NCPC corporate headquarters, Abuja .

The NCPC boss noted that the work of peace is unending and enjoined Nigerians, particularly the youths to pursue peace at all cost for a better society.

He said, “All Christians are one, thus there is need to foster unity, bridge the gap and cement relationship with one another.”

Bishop Adegbite thanked the youths for identifying with him over his appointment, adding that the appointment belongs to the body of Christ.”

However, he promised to take NCPC to a higher pedestal.

He further admonished the youth to cash in on the opportunity of the lent to reach out to the less priviledged ones in in the society, bearing in mind that the period of lent is for sober reflection, penetance and mercy.

He assured the YOWICAN members that the Commission would collaborate with them, especially in the area of youth pilgrimage.

“We are going to work together, and Nigeria will be better for all of us “, he assured.

Earlier, the National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, YOWICAN, Mr Belusochukwu Enwere described the NCPC boss as being a role model and a mentor over time.

Enwere described the Bishop as a man who loves humanity and indeed the body of Christ.

He appreciated the NCPC boss for his advisory role to the Association over the years which has helped in moulding them positively.

He stressed that his appointment as NCPC boss was a crown from God who has rewarded him with all his selfless service to God and humanity.

You worked very hard to deserve this position and it our duty as youths in the body of Christ to pray for you to succeed in your new office.
There was a presentation of congratulatory card by the YOWICAN to Bishop Adegbite.

The courtesy visit was graced by some of the board members of the Commission – Bishop Raphael Benjamin Nwankwo, the representative of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Dr. Simon Dolly Federal Commissioner representing North Central as well as Chief Prince Weli Wosu Federal Commisioner representing South-South geo- political Zone.

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