The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has signed a contract extension agreement with its accredited pilgrimage service providers for the 2026 Christian pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan.
The agreement, which is aimed at ensuring seamless pilgrimage operations and efficient service delivery during the 2026 pilgrimage season, was signed at the commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on 27th July, 2026.
The executive secretary of NCPC, Prof. Stephen Adegbite, signed the agreement with the commission’s accredited air carrier and seven ground handling companies following the successful extension of the contracts in line with due process and the approval of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Adegbite gave glory to God for His faithfulness and appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, , the chairman and members of the NCPC board, management and staff of the commission for their unwavering support and cooperation, which have continued to reposition the Commission for greater efficiency.
The executive secretary reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to its guiding principle of “Service and Satisfaction,” adding that the safety and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims remain the commission’s highest priority.
Commenting on the current security situation in the Middle East, Prof. Adegbite stated that the commission has continued to monitor developments in Israel and neighbouring countries before resuming pilgrimage operations. He added that he would personally undertake an assessment visit to the Holy Land to ascertain the security situation before approving the resumption of pilgrim movements.
He noted that while the commission is committed to facilitating pilgrimage, it will never compromise the safety of Nigerian pilgrims, adding that every life matters.