NCPC Boss Receives CEO Simba Tours and Travel, Ethiopia
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, received a courtesy visit from the CEO of Simba Tours and Travel, Ethiopia, Mr. Woubeshet Alemayehu, at the NCPC headquarters on August 11, 2025.
During the meeting, Bishop Adegbite expressed his willingness to support Christian tour operators who desire to partner with the Commission to advance the cause of Christian pilgrimage. He noted that Ethiopia boasts numerous Christian holy sites and churches, which the Commission could explore, having personally visited the country and witnessed its rich Christian heritage.
According to Celestine Toruka, the NCPC Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Mr. Alemayehu informed the NCPC boss that Simba Tours and Travel is poised to partner with the Commission as the official ground handler for Nigerian Christian pilgrim groups in Ethiopia. He explained that his company works closely with Obamark World Travels, their official partner and key representative for pilgrimage tours.
The CEO highlighted that Simba Tours and Travel, in collaboration with Obamark World Travels, has hosted several familiarization trips for senior Nigerian Christian leaders and high-level delegations to key religious and historical sites in Ethiopia, including Lalibela, Gondar, and Addis Ababa.
Mr. Alemayehu was accompanied on the visit by Mr. Solomon Nwachukwu, CEO of Obamark World Travels.
