ABUJA, Nigeria – The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board Secretary, Dr. Gbolabo Okudero, has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, and received the confirmation of NCPC’s full support for the 2025 pilgrimage exercise.
This disclosure was made known by Mrs. Ebunoluwa Olagoke, Assistant Director, Media and Public Affairs.
She stated that during the courtesy visit, Dr. Okudero was informed that preparations for the 2025 pilgrimage exercise are in top gear and will officially begin in earnest.
Bishop Adegbite used the occasion to express deep appreciation to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and the First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu for their steadfast support of Christian pilgrimage activities in Lagos State. He congratulated Dr. Okudero on his appointment and reaffirmed NCPC’s commitment to partnering with Lagos State, describing the state as a pacesetter in pilgrimage operations nationwide.
In response, Dr. Okudero expressed gratitude for Bishop Adegbite’s visionary leadership and shared plans to introduce an automated pilgrimage registration system in Lagos State. The initiative aims to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and eliminate challenges associated with manual processes.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for Dr. Okudero to strengthen working relationships with NCPC’s Director of Media and Public Relations, Mr. Celestine Toruka, and Director of Operations, Mr. Sunday Udeh. Both directors shared valuable perspectives on impactful leadership and operational excellence in pilgrimage management.
Dr. Okudero was accompanied on the visit by Mrs. Kehinde Omisore, Director of Operations, and Mrs. Ebunoluwa Adeola Olagoke, Director of Media and Public Affairs.
