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  • NCPC Boss says Orientation Has Changed Perception Of Pilgrimage Among Nigerians

    NCPC Boss says Orientation Has Changed Perception Of Pilgrimage Among Nigerians

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite has told the Israeli pilgrimage leaders that adequate orientation has changed the perception of Nigerians and other stakeholders about Christian Pilgrimage.

    Bishop Adegbite disclosed this at the Nigerian House in TEL- AVIV, Israel on 4th June 2024 at a meeting at the Embassy of Nigeria in Israel with state Pilgrimage leaders and private Christian tour operators.

    We have changed the orientation of Pilgrimage in Nigeria, that God has prepared NCPC for rebranding and a new Corporate Slogan, ” Service and Satisfaction has become the new mantra of the Commission, he explained.
    He stated that the caliber of the new members of the Board of the Commission and Chairman, it is a new dawn for Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria.

    BIshop Adegbite said the Commission had keyed into the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President and would ensure that it satisfaction all the way.

    He commended the Nigerian Ambassador to Israel, Mrs Agatha Afoekelu for exceptional leadership, and emphasized the fact that leaders are called to serve and not to be served.

    He affirmed that he would ensure that they identify with the Embassy of Nigeria of any country they go to on Pilgrimage, urging that it is
    a new beginning, and all hands must be on deck to make Christian Pilgrimage thrive in Nigeria.

    He thanked Mr President for considering him and the Chairman of NCPC worthy of their appointments.

    Earlier, the Nigerian Ambassador to Israel, Mrs Agatha Afoekelu further reiterated that it is a new dawn and a new beginning in NCPC and the Christian pilgrimage sub – sector.

    She commended the NCPC boss for being an outstanding Leader who matches words with action.
    She also stressed the need to replicate the Israeli Agricultural technology in Nigeria, adding that Nigeria needs to bring something beneficial home.

    She called for sustainable collaboration with the Federal and state Governments for start ups to train and support youths in sustainable skills.

    She said, ” We are here for you; we are doing well with our people here, they are admiring our leadership.”

    Speaking, the Chairman of NCPC, Rev Cletus Gotan appreciated members of the board for their spirit of team work, as he described the Nigerian House as a miniature Nigeria in the Embassy.

    The Pre- Visit and Retreat for the NCPC board, management, State Pilgrimage Leaders and Private Christian Pilgrimage Operators runs through 31st May to 6th June , 2024.

  • CAN President lauds NCPC Boss over proactive leadership style

    CAN President lauds NCPC Boss over proactive leadership style

    By Joyce Remi- Babayeju

    The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh has lauded the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam for his proactive and visionary leadership qualities.

    Okoh said this recently when he received the NCPC boss and his management team in his office at the CAN national Secretariat in Abuja.

    The CAN leader congratulated Rev Pam for being able to hold forth as the Executive Secretary of NCPC for close to three years with particularly for the visible innovations he introduced into the Commission since his assumption of office.
    According to the Archbishop, Rev. Pam has proved himself a product and worthy member of CAN with high religious literacy.

    Rev. Pam was also commended for being able to navigate through the waters of pilgrimage in spite of some obvious challenges facing the Commission.

    He noted that it was high time christians build a treasure base that would outlive them.

    Okoh reiterated the need for strong synergy between the Commission and CAN and by extension the church as he promised CAN’s commitment to support all the laudable pilgrimage programmes .

    He further canvassed for the need for economic pilgrimage in addition to the spiritual content of pilgrimage.

    Executive Secretary of NCPC, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam, congratulated the President of CAN for his well deserved appointment, as he described him as a gift to the church.

    Rev. Pam said, ” CAN stands as a symbol and image of the church and the President of CAN has what it takes to superintend over the apex Christian body in Nigeria having served as the National Assistant President of CAN for two consecutive terms.”

    He explained that the visit was to pay allegiance and identify with the CAN lead for his role in the Christiandom and the Christians and the pilgrimage sub-sector.

    Rev. Pam said that the discovery of Jordan under his watch in 2021 as a viable pilgrimage destination has positively increased the profile of the Commission.

    He further intimated his host with some of his laudable achievements in office which include but not limited to the commencement of direct flight from Nigeria to Israel for the first time in the history of our bilateral air service agreement with Israel.
    He also recounted the almost zero level record on abscondment of pilgrims, which was made possible by instituting an effective merchanisn in place, which include imposing sanctions on guarantors and possible arrest by security operatives.

    He further intimated the CAN leader that within three years in the saddle, he had successfully executed six pilgrimages, including pilgrimage to Rome, Jordan alone, and four pilgrimages to Israel and Jordan in addition to the on – going Easter pilgrimage exercise.

    The Executive Secretary was accompanied on the courtesy visit to the President of CAN,by the Director of administration, Barr. Sonny Ebiyaibo, the Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr Charles Wali, the Legal Adviser, Barr. Obule Ode , Deputy Director and Head Planning Research and Program Development, Mr Nkaiso Ndemenang, Deputy Director and Head Mobilization, Mr Sunny Udeh, Deputy Director and Head Media and public Relations, Celestine Toruka and , Mrs Charline Makai. Head protocol

  • NCPC Boss urges NBA to uphold Law and Order in Society

    NCPC Boss urges NBA to uphold Law and Order in Society

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has called on the members of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to continue to uphold law and order in the society.

    The NCPC Chief Executive made this call when he received the members of the NBA Gwagwalada Branch on Monday at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja.

    Rev. Pam said that the NBA has a lot to do in the society to maintain and raise awareness on law and order as many people are being misled, especially the youths who are always quick to fall victims to greedy individuals who make them behave and feel above the law.

    He appealed to the NBA and relevant bodies in charge of law and order in the country to make it a routine to advocate for law and order in Nigeria.

    The NCPC lead intimated his guests on the mandate of the Commission is the only Christian faith-based Agency that has direct link with the Presidency and is saddled with the responsibility of coordinating, regulating and supervising airlifting of Christian Pilgrims to Holy sites around the world.

    He also informed them that NCPC already has a very active legal unit that interfaces and guides when it comes to abiding by the law and on issues that has to do with agreements and contracts.

    The Apostle of Peace further said that the NBA is welcome to collaborate with NCPC on matters that bother on advocating for peace and keeping the Law.

    “We live in a world of collaborations and an individual cannot work alone, we collaborate with doctors, nurses, and even foreign affairs on bilateral relations because collaborations are needed.”

    Chairman of NBA, Gwavwalada, Barr. Emmanuel Ogunjibe said the NBA Gwavwalada Chapter was on the courtesy visit Commission to celebrate and identify with the Executive Secretary on his good works while fostering peace, law, and order in the society.

    He said they were also interested in knowing what the Commission does and also discuss on areas where they can collaborate with the Commission.

    Barr. Ogunjibe lauded Rev. Bar as a man of excellence and great dimensions.

    The Association also presented an Award of Excellence to the Executive Secretary.

  • 2023 General Election: God Has Given Nigeria A Chance To Choose Good Leaders – NCPC Boss

    2023 General Election: God Has Given Nigeria A Chance To Choose Good Leaders – NCPC Boss

    The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has said that God had given Nigeria a chance and opportunity to choose credible leaders at all levels in the 2023 general elections.

    In a release signed by Celestine Toruka Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations, NCPC made this disclosure at Chugwi, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau state on 8th January, 2023 during a retirement service of the President of the New Life Gospel Church of Christ For All Nations, Rev. Emmanuel Mancha.

    He said, ” God has given to Nigeria a chance and opportunity for 2023, we will rise to change the story of this country, the chance has come.”

    He said that God would give Nigeria a chance in 2023 and we would use that chance to glorify the name of the Lord.

    Rev Pam who was the guest speaker at the service, took his Biblical references from the Book of Matthew, Chapter 25, verse 14– the Parable of the Talents.
    He urged Nigerians to make good use of every opportunity that comes their way by being productive and should use it to serve God and humanity.

    He noted that any leader without opposition would certainly not go far .

    According to him, the Lord had given us 2023 as a special year and a year for the country to conduct its general election that would move Nigeria to the next level as he as admonised Nigerians not to be afraid in doing what is right.

    He explained that Rev. Mancha has fought a good fight hence he is being celebrated.
    “If God gives you chance, stop looking at others”. He added,” be faithful to what God has committed into your hands.”

    He described the retiring President of NLGCCN as a faithful servant of God with rich knowledge of the scriptures.
    He urged Rev. Mancha to always avail himself of his services even as a retiree.

    The retirement service also featured the induction of new Administrative Committee members of the Church.

  • NCPC boss arrives Uyo, ensures Airlift of intending pilgrims to Israel, Jordan

    NCPC boss arrives Uyo, ensures Airlift of intending pilgrims to Israel, Jordan

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has arrived Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital today for the airlift of intending pilgrims of Cross River state and Ondo state to the Holy Land of Israel and Jordan.

    The NCPC boss arrived Victor Attah International Airport at exactly 1:15 pm and was received by the Executive Secretary Akwa Ibom state Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mrs Nsikak Orok.

    In a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations of the Commission, made available to Daybreak today, the Executive Secretary was accompanied by some operational staff of the Commission to ensure the airlift tonight of the third batch of intending pilgrims that would be airlifted to the Holy Land of Israel and Jordan.

    This batch also include intending pilgrims from Ebonyi State who will be airlifted from the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu to join the rest of the intending pilgrims in Victor Attah International Airport, UYo, the statement said.

  • NCPC airlifts 280 Taraba, Gombe intending pilgrims from Yola International Airport

    NCPC airlifts 280 Taraba, Gombe intending pilgrims from Yola International Airport

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    About 280 intending Christian pilgrims from Taraba and Gombe States have been airlifted by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC from the Yola International Airport on 26 December, 2022 to Israel and Jordan.

    The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission ,Rev Dr Yakubu Pam who was at the Airport to witness and address the intending pilgrims was highly delighted by the landmark airlift of intending pilgrims from Yola International Airport , being the first time ever when intending pilgrims would be airlifted directly to the Holy Land since his assumption of office in 2020.

    He thanked the Taraba State governor, Arch. Darius Ishaiku for sponsoring such number of christians to the Holy land despite all odds asdescribed him as a Pilgrimage friendly Governor.

    Also he lauded the Governor of Gombe state, Alhaji Inuwa Abubarkar for supporting the christians in the state to embark on Holy Pilgrimage at a time like this.

    He explained that though the Governor being a moslem , he saw the need to sponsor christians so that they could go to the Holy land to pray.

    Rev. Pam admonished the intending pilgrims to be good Ambassadors of Nigeria while in the Holy land.

    He said,” we are concern with the image of Nigeria during Pilgrimage and as such you should conduct yourselves decently while on Pilgrimage”, adding that the good image of Nigeria outside the country is above that of any pilgrim or their states.

    Furthermore, he cautioned all intending pilgrims to shun abscondment as the Commission had put every mechanism in place to make abscondment impossible.

    Rev Pam further told the intending pilgrims that he was proud of them for being part of the 2022 December pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan and for having faith in Nigeria.

    He hinted that the iterenary of the pilgrims starts commences on arrival in Jordan where they would commence their Pilgrimage exercise, afterwards they would proceed to Israel to continue their visit to the Holy Sites there.

    Chairman Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Bishop Peter Bartimaios thanked the Executive Secretary , Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam for the choice of Yola International Airport for the airlift of the intending pilgrims of Taraba and Gombe state .

    He lauded the NCPC boss for his proactive leadership and urged intending pilgrims to make judicious use of this opportunity to pray for themselves and Nigeria in the Holy land.

    Chairman Taraba State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Rev. Isaiah Magaji congratulated the Taraba intending pilgrims for the opportunity provided by the Executive Governor of Taraba State for them to go on holy Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan as
    he commended the NCPC boss for his visionary leadership in sustaining Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria.

    The Federal Commissioner representing the North East on the Board of NCPC , Rev Dr Musa Gelengu thanked the Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam for his dynamic leadership and courage.

    He advised the intending pilgrims to be spiritually alert in the Holy land and come back spiritually and morally transformed.

    In a statement issued by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director/ Head of Media at the Commission, the airlift of intending pilgrims of Taraba and Gombe state was the second batch of airlift to be conducted by NCPC in the on going 2022 December pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan.

    The first batch departed for the Holy land on 16th December, 2022 from the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu , and returned on 24th December without any single case of abscondment.

    The intending pilgrims of Taraba and Gombe state departed the Yola International Airport at exactly 02:03am on 27 December, 2022 to Amman, the Kingdom of Jordan.

  • NCPC Boss enjoins Nigerians to shun rumours, pray for success of 2023 elections

    NCPC Boss enjoins Nigerians to shun rumours, pray for success of 2023 elections

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has enjoined Nigerians to continuously pray for the country and for the success of the 2023
    general elections.
    Rev. Pam made this call during the Commission’s 2022 Christmas Carol Service held at the NCPC headquarters in Abuja.
    Speaking during his exhautation from the Book of Genesis 3 vs 15, Rev. Pam prayed that the country will overcome it’s present challenges as a firm and strong nation.
    He said, ” The hour has come for us to pray more, dedicate our service to our father land. When our land is safe, our churches are safe and we would have freedom to pray and worship God.”
    He called on Nigerians to shun rumours that breeds confusion because of the coming elections.

    Rev. Pam said, ” In the past we have the believe that politics of voting is a sin, but we have the Bible injunction in the Book of Romans 13, asking us to obey authorities and governance and so we should make sure we are part of the elections , Christians play politics stand for positions and vote for good leader’s who God fearing and accountable to the people irrespective of their faith.”

    While comparing the reason for the Christmas celebration, Rev. Pam said that the birth of Christ was full of wilderness experience which a lot of people and the nation is passing through, adding at the end there is always celebration.
    Daybreak reports that the 2022 NCPC Christmas Carol was the third in the series.

  • NCPC Boss Lauds CIPDM feat in Professionalism

    NCPC Boss Lauds CIPDM feat in Professionalism

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has lauded the Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy And Management, CIPDM, for the Institute’s feat in professionalism.

    The NCPC boss, a guest speaker made this commendation at the 2022 Diplomacy and Management Conference held at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja on 12th November, 2022.

    He said , “I wish to appreciate this prestigious Institute for the outstanding work they do to make the world a better place in spite of lean resources and incredible impossibilities.”

    Rev Pam, also a Fellow of the Institute called for such conferences to explore sustainable solutions that would impact on members skill to implement policies diplomatically.

    He also advocated for inclusion of diplomacy as a subject into curriculum in Secondary schools for the nation’s sustainable development.

    The NCPC helmsman also hinted that the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy And Management has influenced the Commission’s principle of Diplomacy in its operations within one year of effective synergy with the Institute.

    In a statement signed by the Deputy Director and Head of Media , NCPC, Celestine Toruka, the NCPC boss was also presented with an award as well as a certificate of participation by the National President/Chairman Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy And Management, Professor Mike Ikupolati.

    Daybreak reports that some management staff of the Commission who attended the Diplomacy And Management Conference were the Deputy Director and Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation unit, Pst Raphael Oyinloye, the Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations NCPC Mr Celestine Toruka as well as the Head Protocol NCPC , Mrs Charlene Makai.

  • CPFN, PFN pass vote of Confidence on NCPC boss Rev. Pam

    CPFN, PFN pass vote of Confidence on NCPC boss Rev. Pam

    … Earns Distinguished Leadership Award

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Christian Pentecostal Youth Fellowship of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Youth Fellowship of Nigeria have both passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam, and his leadership style.

    Executive Members of the Christian Pentecostal Youth Fellowship of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Youth Fellowship of Nigeria made this known when to the NCPC boss when they paid him a courtesy visit yesterday in his office at the Commission headquarters in Abuja.

    Chairman of the delegation ,Pastor George Oaya said that good leaders should be celebrated and acknowledged for their acts of kindness to humanity and society at large.

    Pastor Osya said, “the reality on the ground today in this Commission speaks of your great leadership ability, the CPFN and PFN are proud of the achievements of the Executive Secretary in the Commission.”

    According to him, Rev. Pam has always been a forerunner for peaceful coexistence in the Northern Nigeria.

    “It is on record that you have been at the forefront, canvassing and advancing the cause for peace and unity in Plateau and the Nation at Large.”

    “Your usual campaign for peaceful and hormonal coexistence among the two faiths had contributed immensely to the reduction of security crisis in the Northern Nigeria.’
     
    Rev. Pam expressed his delight and thanked the delegation for visiting him to express their solidarity and confidence in him and his leadership.

    The Executive Secretary informed the groups that since his assumption in office he has been able to carry out three successful pilgrimage exercises to the Kingdom of Jordan, Israel, and Rome.

    He said, “Since I assumed office I have by God’s grace successfully  carried out three pilgrimage exercises and all the exercises were hitched free expect Rome that we encountered few challenges, but it was still a beautiful exercise as we were able to visit the Pope and received his prayers and blessings for Nigeria and Nigerians”.

    He sensitized them on the importance of Self sponsorship, stating that the government can no longer do it alone.

    According to him ,“ the Commission is working on Youth Pilgrimage and it will be beautiful to have you all on our youth Pilgrimage Exercise; there are so much benefits in embarking on pilgrimage as it gives exposure to new modern technology and Agriculture”.

    The NCPC Boss encouraged members of the delegation and Nigerian Youths to remain focus in life. According to him ,“  there are many distractions around  these days and the greatest weapon to overcome these distractions, is to be focused”.
     
    Also, the NCPC Chief Executive was presented with THE DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD.

  • Rome next Pilgrimage destination in October – NCPC boss

    Rome next Pilgrimage destination in October – NCPC boss

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has disclosed that that the Commission is set to commence pilgrimage exercise to Rome in October.

    Rev.Pam gave this hint recently during a courtesy visit by the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) to his office at the NCPC corporate Headquarters, Abuja.

    The Executive Secretary who commended the Catholic Church for preserving the Holy sites in Israel, Turkey and other Holy Lands. noted that the Catholic Church has helped the Christian heritage and background.

    According to him, the Commission in collaboration with the Catholic Youth Organisation would work out modalities on how to include Catholic Youth Pilgrimage as part of its pilgrimage package, adding that the Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama would be the spiritual leader of the Pilgrimage exercise to Rome in October 2022.

    The National Youth Animator of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Rev. Fr Boniface Idoko who led the delegation of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) in his remarks, said they were in the Commission to identify with the Executive Secretary and appreciate him for being a great ambassador of Christ and his Gospel through the pilgrimage exercise, Rev. Idoko said, “we are proud of your great works.”

    Rev. Fr Idoko explained that the youths can be used as agents of pilgrimage awareness as the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria is open to any collaboration with the Commission in achieving the goal propagating the gospel of Christ.

    He further disclosed that the Catholic Church would be organizing a World Youth Day, a Catholic festival for Youths all over the world which is scheduled to take place in August in 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal and said that the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria CYON is soliciting for support from the Commission to assist the Nigerian Catholic Youths in this regard.