President Bola Tinubu has approved a new board for the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), the Presidency has said.
Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, said in a statement on Wednesday that the nine-member board was recruited from the geopolitical zones, as well as a representative of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Colonel Aloche Adole will serve as Chairman of the board, and Dr. Stephen Adegbite will serve as Secretary.
“The President charges the new appointees to consider their appointment as an opportunity to serve the nation and, as such, wholly commit themselves to this important purpose,” Ngelale said.
Other members of the board included Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola (South West), Clement Alobu Nweke (South East), Weli Wosu (South South), Prof. Joseph Haruna Mamman (North West), Dr. Toma Hamidu Ragnjiya (North East), Dr. Simon Abu Samson Dolly (North Central) and Bishop Raphael Benjamin Nwankwo (CAN).