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NCPC COMMENCES 2026 GENERAL STAFF TRAINING PROGRAMME
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has commenced its 2026 General Staff Training Programme for Management and Staff of the Commission on 26th October, 2026 at the Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, emphasised that his leadership has been able to organise three consecutive training programmes for staff in three years. He assured that training and retraining would continue to remain a major plank of his administration and would be continuous as long as he remains the Chief Executive of the Commission.
He said the training underscores the importance of education and thus urged staff members to take the training seriously so that they will be able to make an impact at any point in time.
According to him, “We are preparing you for the challenges ahead”. He added, “The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement”.
He averred that the theme of this year’s training which is “Building a High-Performing NCPC Workforce” was carefully chosen to equip staff with the right professional knowledge to enhance their performance.
He praised the right leadership direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima as well as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
Earlier, the Director of Administration, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Mr. Abu Okpanachi, thanked the Executive Secretary for achieving a three-year consecutive general staff training programme for staff, in addition to the annual staff retreat enjoyed by staff.
He affirmed that the training programme was being held simultaneously across the Commission’s six zonal offices in Nigeria.
He maintained that the Executive Secretary is highly interested in capacity building. For this he said, “The staff are grateful for your efforts and for your consistency”.
Mr. Okpanachi further admonished staff to reciprocate the good gesture of the Chief Executive by putting into practice the knowledge gained from the training programme for optimal performance.
In his remarks, the Lead Consultant of the training firm, Dr. Victor Ivoke thanked the NCPC helmsman for ensuring that staff members have been able to enjoy three years of uninterrupted staff training under his leadership.
He hinted that his firm had included for the first time a combination of digital skills, emotional intelligence and ICT skill in this year’s training to equip staff with the right professional knowledge to navigate through the challenging global space.
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Celestine Toruka
Director, Media and Public Relations
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission