The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam has pledged to work with the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) to enhance existing ties between them.
Pam who received officials of the BSN FCT and Nasarawa State area office, on Thursday in Abuja, said that the commission would work with them to enhance pilgrimage operations.
The executive secretary lauded the Bible Society for translating the Bible into many Nigerian languages, which helps to spread the word of God.
“I respect the Bible Society of Nigeria so much for devoting time to increase copies of the Bible in different Nigerian languages,” he added.
Pam also appreciated theological institutions in Nigeria for ensuring that the translated copies of the Bible were distributed, interpreted and understood across communities.
He assured them of his maximum support in their programmes and activities.
E.S NCPC and the Leader of BSN.
Earlier, Bishop David Asoore, Chairman of Abuja and Nasarawa State Area office of the Bible Society, said they were in the Commission to identify with the Executive Secretary and pray for his success.
Asoore expressed their desire to partner with the Commission in ensuring that each pilgrim gets a copy of the Holy Bible while on pilgrimage.
He said that the BSN has so far translated the Bible into 26 Nigerian languages and has 11 ongoing projects.
The Bishop said the group distributed about 14,000 copies of the Bible in 2021 and planned to do more in 2022.(NAN)
