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  NCPC gears up for  2024 main pilgrimage  flag off  to Israel , Jordan BY WALE OLAPADE PILGRIMAGE:   Preparatory to the commencement of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise to the Holy Land, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite recently undertook a state of readiness visit to Israel and Jordan to ensure smooth operations for this year's Pilgrimage exercise scheduled to commence on 22nd December, 2024. During the visit, the NCPC boss had strategic meetings with relevant stakeholders in Israel which includes officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Border control. As part of his engagement in Israel, the Executive Secretary also visited the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem where he prayed fervently for the nation, for the well-being of Mr President, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for the success of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise, for Board members of the Commission and Staff. It is also i...

NCPC C hristmas carol  sends   message of peace, hope, grace, love -- Bishop Adegbite BY WALE OLAPADE CHRISTMASCAROL:  The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite has said that the message of Christmas is a message of peace, hope, grace and love. Adegbite disclose this recently during the 2024 Christmas carol held at the Commission's corporate headquarters in Abuja. The NCPC boss expressed optimism that the Lord would restore all the cankerworms that the locust had eaten in the lives of Nigerians. He reaffirmed that there would be pilgrimage this year even when many thought it was not going to be possible, "but because Emmanuel, God is with us will never abandon us", he said. According to him, " our Pilgrimage starting on December 22, will be a resounding success", he assured. The NCPC boss cashed in on the Christmas Carol to pray for the well being of President Bola Tinubu, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu...

  Institute of Tourism Professionals Nigeria to induct Aeroport College of Aviation  graduates as members INDUCTION:  As part of the effort to integrate the newly graduated students of Aeroport College of Aviation into the skill pool of the tourism and travel value chain, the Institute of Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) will induct students from the Aviation and Travel Management program as members of the institute during the college’s 10th anniversary celebration and 8th convocation & award ceremony on Friday. This information is outlined in a letter signed by the National President of ITPN, Mr. Abiodun Odusanwo-FITPN, dated December 9, 2024. The letter (ref: ITPN/SW/APA/24/03) states: "On behalf of the National Executive Council of the ITPN, I am pleased to assign you, Otunba Ayodele Olumoko-IFTPN, to represent me at the 10th anniversary and membership induction of Aeroport College of Aviation and Travel Management on Friday, December 13, in Lagos. ”You...

 FTAN President, Benson-Awoyinka, Ajina, Others to speak at Aeroport College of Aviation's 10th Anniversary, 8th Convocation   ANNIVERSARY: Aeroport College of Aviation and Management is excited to announce its 10th anniversary and 8th convocation ceremony, scheduled to take place from December 9 to 15, 2024. The theme for this milestone celebration is "From Dreams to Wings: Celebrating the Journey for a Global Sky."  The event will be held at No. 1 Bilkaminu Akinsanya Street, Off Ajao Estate, NNPC, Ejigbo, Lagos State. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the institution, which has been a leader in aviation education in Nigeria. The week-long celebration will include various events, starting with a convocation ceremony where graduating students will receive their diplomas and certificates. Attendees can look forward to a keynote address by a renowned aviation expert, as well as cultural performances and exhibitions that highlight the institution's acco...

Nigeria validates national fisheries and aqua culture policy AQUAPOLICY:  Stakeholders in the Marine and Blue Economy sector recently gathered in Abuja to validate the National Fisheries and Aqua Culture Policy for Nigeria (2025-2029). The policy, which is the result of collaborative efforts between the International Food Policy Research Institute, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to ensure sustainable development of fisheries and aqua culture for nutrition and food security. According to Professor Anthony Onoja, Team Lead of the Policy Writing Committee, the policy has three primary objectives: to ensure sustainable development of fisheries and aqua culture, to optimise human and natural resource utilisation and conservation, and to provide inclusive and sustainable livelihoods, create wealth, and reduce poverty. The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, commended the CG...

Travel journalists to be honoured at National Tourism Transportation Summit  AWARDS:  The organisers of the National Tourism and Transportation Summit (NTTS) have announced plans to honour some of Nigeria's travel journalists at this year's summit, scheduled to hold on December 3 and 4, 2024. Among the recipients of the prestigious award are Frank Meke, a frontline multi-talented print and broadcast journalist; Andrew Okungbowa of New Telegraph newspaper; Lucky George of Africa Travel Times; and Okorie Uguru, publisher of Africa Travel Herald. Meke, a pioneer awardee of the Nigerian Travel Journalism Award and a Tourism Advocate Awardee, has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to tourism journalism, spanning over three decades.  His incisive developmental reports on the industry have earned him numerous accolades. A widely travelled and Nigerian tourism-centric journalist, Meke is also a notable cultural tourism columnist and broadcaster.  He pi...

Frank Meke wins 2024 Pioneer Tourism Journalism Leadership Award  ITPNAWARD:  Renowned journalist, Frank Meke has been awarded the 2024 Pioneer Tourism Journalism Leadership Award by the National Tourism Transportation Awards, a flagship arm of the Institute of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ITPN). Meke, a veteran journalist with over three decades of experience, was recognised for his outstanding contributions to tourism journalism, particularly his developmental reports on the industry. A pioneer awardee of the Nigerian Travel Journalism Award by the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) and a Tourism Advocate awardee by the National Association of Nigeria Tour Operators (NATOP), Meke has consistently demonstrated excellence in his reportage and interpretation of the travel, tourism, transportation, and hospitality sectors of the Nigerian economy. According to Shettima Abdullahi, Fellow Institute of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (FITPN), Meke's achiev...