Emmanuel hails NCPC’s choice of Uyo for Christian pilgrimage conference

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has commended the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) for the choice of Uyo for the 2018 Christian Pilgrimage Leaders and Managers Conference.
Udom, represented by the secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, said Akwa Ibom State being the first State to host the Pilgrimage Leaders and Managers of Nigeria outside Abuja was strategic, adding that the state is completely a Christian State and as such would do everything possible as a government to provide the enabling environment for Christians to worship God and prosper in their endeavour.
He stated that Akwa Ibom State was named after God, adding that they strive day in and out to do what is right.
The Executive Secretary, NCPC, Rev Ujah Tor Uja applauded the government and the people of Akwa Ibom State for receiving the Christian Pilgrimage Leaders and Managers in the state.
“We are persuaded that Akwa Ibom stand on a very stead to make Nigeria become what it should become in the world,” he said.
He also urged the state government to give the NCPC leverage by increasing its investment in Christian Pilgrimage adding that he would like to see more of pilgrims from Akwa Ibom State.