The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has begun exploring Greece as a potential destination for Nigerian Christian pilgrims, with the aim of expanding pilgrimage opportunities and strengthening collaboration with stakeholders in the European country. In a statement signed by the Director, Media and Public Relations of the NCPC, Celestine Toruka,……
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has begun exploring Greece as a potential destination for Nigerian Christian pilgrims, with the aim of expanding pilgrimage opportunities and strengthening collaboration with stakeholders in the European country.
In a statement signed by the Director, Media and Public Relations of the NCPC, Celestine Toruka, on Sunday, the Commission said the initiative was in line with its mandate under the NCPC Act of 2007 to explore holy sites around the world for the spiritual benefit of Nigerian pilgrims.
The Commission said its Executive Secretary, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, undertook an exploratory visit to Hydra Island in Greece last week as part of efforts to identify new pilgrimage and faith-based tourism opportunities.
According to the statement, Hydra Island is renowned for its unique car-free environment, with donkeys and horses serving as the primary means of transporting people and goods across the island.
During the visit, Adegbite held strategic meetings with pilgrimage stakeholders and was received by the Mayor of Hydra Island, George Koukoudakis.
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Speaking on the visit, Adegbite said Greece’s rich Christian heritage, historical sites, hospitality and tourism attractions made the country an important destination for further exploration by the NCPC.
He said the initiative could create new opportunities for faith-based tourism while providing Nigerian pilgrims with broader avenues to deepen their spiritual experiences.
“Greece is globally recognised for its rich Christian heritage, historical sites, hospitality and tourism,” Adegbite said.
He added that the exploration would “open new vistas for faith-based tourism and deepen spiritual experiences for Nigerian pilgrims.”
The NCPC said the renewed engagement with Greece represents a significant step in its efforts to diversify pilgrimage destinations and establish stronger international partnerships for the benefit of Nigerian Christians.
The Commission’s mandate to explore additional pilgrimage destinations is derived from the NCPC Act of 2007, which provides for the exploration of holy sites beyond the traditional destinations visited by Nigerian pilgrims.
