Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC)
The Association of Christian Correspondents of Nigeria (ACCoN) has announced its forthcoming End-of-Year Forum, scheduled to hold on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), 10 Nurudeen Olowopopo Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
Themed “Socioeconomic Benefits of Pilgrimage to the Nigerian State,” the forum 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 event will also feature the Governor of Osun State as a Special Guest, alongside an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers and Christian leaders.
The Keynote Address will be delivered by Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), while Rev. Israel Kritilere, President of the Christian Tourism Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CTPAN), will serve as Guest Speaker.
The Father of the Day is Pastor (Dr.) Gabriel Okpako Uyeh, LAWNA Territorial Chairman, The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN), the Bishop and General Overseer of Holy Spirit Mission, also known as Happy Family Centre, Bishop Charles Ighele as Patron and the Provost of LIFE Theological Seminary, Professor Orgu, will also be in attendance as one of the distinguished guests.
According to the President of ACCoN, Mr. Adeola Ogunlade, the forum is 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.
Ogunlade noted that, “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. This forum will provide a platform for leaders to share perspectives on how faith can influence sustainable national growth.”
He further explained that the End-of-Year Forum will also feature interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and recognition of distinguished Christian leaders and institutions that have contributed to the advancement of faith-based communication and national development.
The Association of Christian Correspondents of Nigeria (ACCoN) remains committed to promoting responsible Christian journalism, ethical media practice, and effective communication that upholds truth, faith, and national unity.
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