Lagos pilgrims made history as Nigeria was recognized globally – NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Adegbite

By Apex News Exclusive Last updated Feb 8, 2026

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof Stephen Adegbite has declared Lagos Pilgrims as the best group so far for being in Israel when a significant history was made in Nigeria.

Adegbite made this statement during his sermon at the Sunday Service of 2025 Pilgrims at Tabar Hotels, Nazareth, Israel.

This was contained in a statement by Ebunoluwa Olagoke, Director, Public AffairsLagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.

He congratulated the pilgrims, saying, “It was during your batch that Nigeria was recognised globally, thanks to the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, who was recognised by the American President, Donald Trump, at the yearly National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC as a respected woman.”

The NCPC boss further admonished the pilgrims to love the Word of God as it is the basis of our faith in Christ Jesus as stated in John 3:16.

Bishop Adegbite equally acknowledged the efforts of the Board Secretary of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Okudero Gbolabo Omoniyi and his team for ensuring a successful pilgrimage exercise.

He described the Lagos Board Secretary as “a round peg in the round hole” and “a leader that has been tested and trusted.”

Okudero, in his response, described Bishop Adegbite as an exemplary leader worth emulating.

He announced that pilgrims will receive the “Jerusalem Pilgrim” title tomorrow, Monday February 9, 2026, marking the completion of their journey in Christ’s footsteps in the holy land of Israel. The pilgrims will spend another night in Nazareth and travel to Jordan before departing for Lagos State.