In Amman, Executive Secretary Of NCPC Meets With Jordan’s Minister Of Tourism

In order to renew the Commission’s strong relationship with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission met with Jordan’s Minister of Tourism in Amman.

This is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which has become a pilgrimage destination for Nigerians in the past three years.

Bishop Adegbite met with Jordan’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, as well as senior Ministry officials, in Amman.

The NCPC Boss used the visit to thank God for the opportunity to renew the relationship between the Ministry of Tourism and the NCPC. He also thanked God for his devotion to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which has remained one of the Middle East’s most peaceful and stable nations.

The NCPC helmsman, who is visiting Jordan for the first time since being appointed as the Commission’s fourth substantive Executive Secretary by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on January 4, 2024, revealed that Nigerians and the Christian Community are very excited about the existing cordial relationship between Jordanians and Nigerian pilgrims who have visited Jordan in the last three years.

He praised the Jordanians for their welcoming attitude towards pilgrims and encouraged them to keep up the pace.

Adegbite assured his Host that Nigerians, particularly Christians, would continue to work with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to advance the cause of Christian pilgrimage by exploring biblically significant Holy Sites.

He stated that, “In Pilgrimage, we will fulfil the life pattern of our Fathers in Faith,” and that the screening of intending pilgrims is typically handled by government professionals to ensure that all pilgrims return to Nigeria after the spiritual exercise.

Bishop Adegbite arranged for the collaboration of relevant Jordanian government agencies to consider the need to upgrade such sites as Jesus Christ’s baptismal site in the Jordan River, the Jabok River, and others to international status with serious religious appeal.

He also advocated for the retraining of their tour guides to ensure effective service delivery, as well as assisting in the deployment of better bus service equipped with modern communication gadgets, which could be achieved through an interface between the Jordanian government and the Ground Handlers.

Speaking, Jordan’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Ministry’s Secretary General, Dr. Emad Hijazeen, thanked the Executive Secretary for his first official visit to the Ministry since taking office on February 5, 2024.

He also congratulated him on his appointment by Nigeria’s President, while promising the cooperation of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and assuring him that all concerns raised for improved Pilgrimage operations would be promptly addressed.

He maintained that Jordanians are at ease with Nigerian pilgrims and that the government will do everything possible to strengthen the two countries’ bilateral relations.

This is stated in a press release signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations for the Commission.