CTPAN Re-elects Kristilere As President 

Christian Tourism Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CTPAN), the umbrella body for all private Christian pilgrimage operators in Nigeria, has re-elected Dr. Israel Kristilere as President for another term of three years in line with the constitution. 

The election of new officers marked the high point of activities during the Annual General Meeting which held on Tuesday in Lagos, was both physical and virtual, affording all members of the association spread across the country the opportunity to be part of.

Other members of the Executive Committee elected alongside Dr. Kristilere,  the CEO of Oasis of Faith Intercontinental Ltd are Dns Mopelola Oluokun (Beulah Travels) as Vice President, Pastor Olajumoke Adeniyi (Pasture Travels) as General Secretary, Mrs Bola Mapaderun (Air Pearl Travels) as Deputy General Secretary, Pastor Taiwo Akinsola (Unique Travels) as Publicity Secretary and  Pastor Favour Lajuwomi (Disciples Travels) as Financial Secretary.

 Other members of the Excos are Pastor Taiwo Gabriel (Journey Craft Travels) Treasurer, Rev. Okey Ikeri (Aerologistics) Chairman Disciplinary Committee, Mrs Adetutu Sulaiman (Flash Travels) Auditor, Barrister Simon Onu (Tsalianim Travels) Legal Adviser, Mrs Adeola Adekola (Ideal Travels) Ex Officio 1 and Rev. Dr. Julius Akinrinade (Julius Travels) Ex Officio 2.

In his acceptance speech, Kristilere appreciated all members of the association and promised to work harder towards greater improvement in the processes of private Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria.  

On his opinion on the recent appointment of Bishop Dr. S. T.V Adegbite as the New Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, (NCPC) by President Bola  Tinubu, Kristilere, who is also the Lead Pastor of Shepherdhill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos, stated that the President could not have appointed a  better person than Dr. Adegbite. 

“Dr Adegbite is a round peg in a round hole. The man knows the job, he is prepared for the job and very capable for the job,” adding that Adegbite, who had been his friend for many years since their doctoral  programme at the University of Ibadan, will definitely take Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria to enviable heights.

Speaking on the relationship between his association and the commission, Kristilere said both he and all members of CTPAN are already looking forward to a cordial working relationship and meaningful partnerships with the newly appointed Executive Secretary  and  members of  the Board of NCPC recently appointed by President Tinubu, including other Christian pilgrimage stakeholders in Nigeria.