NCPC Executive Secretary at 58: ‘I Have Spent 38 Years Serving God’

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, PhD, GPJ, has marked his 58th birthday with a thanksgiving celebration, describing his life and 38 years of service to God as a testimony of divine faithfulness.

The celebration, held at the NCPC headquarters in Abuja, brought together his wife, Princess Adewunmi Fadeke, his children, members of the Commission’s management and staff, friends and other distinguished guests.

The event featured prayers, goodwill messages, presentation of gifts and the cutting of the anniversary cake.

In a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Director, Media and Public Relations, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission in Abuja, the former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, who attended the celebration, congratulated Bishop Adegbite on attaining the age of 58 and commended his years of service to God and the nation.

Tallen prayed for continued strength, divine protection and greater accomplishments for the NCPC helmsman, while wishing him many more years of celebration.

Speaking during the thanksgiving, Bishop Adegbite reflected on his journey of faith and service, declaring: “Out of the 58 years I have lived on earth, I have spent 38 years serving God.”

He attributed his achievements and progress in life to the grace and faithfulness of God, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve both God and humanity.

The NCPC Executive Secretary also appreciated his wife, family and members of staff for their support and prayers. He acknowledged the goodwill of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, particularly thanking the First Lady for personally conveying her birthday wishes.

Bishop Adegbite described his appointment to lead the NCPC as a privilege and an opportunity to continue serving God, contributing to national development and promoting unity within the Christian community.

He stressed the need for religious harmony, peace and stability in Nigeria, urging Nigerians and members of the Christian community to promote understanding and peaceful coexistence.

The NCPC boss also charged members of staff to remain committed to their duties, noting that every position of responsibility should be regarded as an opportunity to make a positive difference.

Reflecting on his tenure, Bishop Adegbite said the pilgrimage exercises conducted under his leadership over the past two and a half years had been rewarding and spiritually rejuvenating.

He disclosed that preparations for the next pilgrimage exercise would commence in earnest, reaffirming that his passion for pilgrimage remains unwavering.

Bishop Adegbite also serves as Chaplain of the Aso Villa Chapel, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State Chapter, and Chairman of the Southern Christian Leaders Assembly.

The thanksgiving therefore provided an opportunity for family, colleagues, friends and associates to celebrate the life, faith and service of Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, the fourth substantive Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission.