The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Mr. John Opara, has advised Private Christian Tour operators to focus on moral conduct in their dealings with pilgrims.
A statement in Abuja on Saturday by the Press Secretary in the commission, Mr. Toruka Celestine, said Opara made the appeal at a tour operators summit in Abuja.
Opara, according to the statement, stressed the need to sensitise them on the dangers of allowing people with bad moral conduct to tarnish the image of the country.
He said, “We need to partner to have a uniform approach and understanding of the whole concept of pilgrimage.
“There is need to work together and NCPC is always ready to help the PCTOs as we are partners in progress.”
He said the stringent measures put in place by NCPC would make it impossible for any one to travel from the country by fraudulent means.
Earlier, the Chairman of NCPC Board, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, said the essence of the summit was to discuss with tour operators on the new modalities.
“The meeting was borne out of a deep spiritual concern at addressing some of the black spots in the business, hence it is in the common interest of both parties,” he said.
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NCPC challenges tour operators on moral conduct