NCPC management pays tribute to late Chief Mrs. Christiana Opara as Bishop Adegbite urges Prof. John Kennedy Opara to find comfort in God’s word.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Public Relations of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Celestine Toruka, and made available to journalists in Abuja.

The visit was aimed at sympathizing with Prof. Opara over the death of his mother, Chief Mrs. Christiana Opara, who passed away on May 6, 2026.
Speaking during the visit, Bishop Adegbite described the late Chief Mrs. Opara as a fulfilled and successful woman who made remarkable contributions to the service of God and humanity.
“Mama lived a fulfilled life and will be remembered for her numerous contributions to both the things of God and humanity,” he stated.

He further noted that the late matriarch lived a successful life, having raised a distinguished son who remains a source of pride to this generation and a relevant figure in global evangelism.
Bishop Adegbite also urged Prof. Opara, who is the Chairman of CSS Global Integrated Farms, to take comfort in the word of God, quoting Psalm 116:15: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful saints.”

The NCPC Executive Secretary conveyed condolences to Prof. Opara on behalf of his family, the Board, and staff of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission.

Those who accompanied Bishop Adegbite on the visit included the Director of Administration, Mr. Abu Okpanachi; Director of Planning, Research and Programme Development, Mr. Nkaiso Edemenang; Director of Operations, Mr. Sunday Udeh; and the Head of Protocol and Personal Assistant to the Executive Secretary, Pastor Stephen Adewara.