Stephen Adegbite, the executive secretary of the Nigeria Christain Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), will lead other Christian leaders on conversations focused on Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria.
Themed ‘Socioeconomic Benefits of Pilgrimage to the Nigerian State’, the conversation is being held as part of the forthcoming End-of-Year forum of the Association of Christian Correspondents of Nigeria (ACCoN) aimed at bridging the gap between the Church and the state.
The forum, scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, will bring together government officials, church leaders, faith-based communicators, and media professionals to examine the role of pilgrimage in national development, spiritual renewal, and social transformation.
The forum will also feature the Governor of Osun State as a Special Guest, alongside an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers and Christian leaders.
“Pilgrimage is not just a spiritual exercise; it also has the potential to boost our nation’s tourism, strengthen interfaith understanding, and promote values of integrity and patriotism,” Adeola Ogunlade, president, ACCoN, said in a statement.
According to him, the forum was designed to serve as a reflective and strategic platform for faith-based journalists, policymakers, and Church leaders to engage in constructive dialogue on how Christian pilgrimage can contribute to the nation’s spiritual and socioeconomic advancement.
“This forum will provide a platform for leaders to share perspectives on how faith can influence sustainable national growth,” Ogunlade stated.
He further explained that the end-of-year forum will feature interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and recognition of Christian leaders and institutions that have contributed to the advancement of faith-based communication and national development.
According to him, the keynote address will be delivered by Stephen Adegbite, the executive secretary of the NCPC, while Israel Kritilere, President of the Christian Tourism Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CTPAN), will serve as guest speaker.
The father of the day is Gabriel Okpako Uyeh, LAWNA Territorial Chairman, The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN); Charles Ighele, the general overseer of Holy Spirit Mission, and Orgu, a professor & provost of LIFE Theological Seminary, will be in attendance as special guests.
Ogunlade added that the Association remains committed to promoting responsible Christian journalism, ethical media practice, and effective communication that upholds truth, faith, and national unity.
