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Italian Ambassador to Nigeria pledges synergy with NCPC
The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Ambassador Stefanor DE LEO has pledged his support and cooperation for the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) in its efforts to airlift intending pilgrims to Rome.
He disclosed this in Abuja on 23rd September 2022 while playing host to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja.
The Ambassador assured the NCPC boss that he would continue to cooperate and support the activities of the Commission, especially in the area of visa procurement for intending pilgrims in line with the operational guidelines of the Embassy.
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He affirmed that Italy and Nigeria have a robust bilateral relationship that has spanned decades.
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Ambassador Sefano DE LEO further reiterated that the Italian Embassy in Abuja functions separately from the Italian Consulate in Lagos which operates independently as far as visa procurement is concerned.
He stressed the need for effective collaboration between the Embassy, the Commission and the Consulate.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam said he was at the Embassy to seek further collaboration with the Envoy.
He thanked him for all the support the Commission had enjoyed under his leadership since he assumed duty as the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria.
