By Reportcircle Abuja
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has been cast into deep mourning following the death of Chief Moses Adediran Adegbite, father of the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite.
Chief Adegbite passed away on 14 November 2025 after a brief illness, closing an 86-year chapter defined by faith, discipline, and community service.
From his hometown of Fiditi in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State, Chief Adegbite built a reputation that travelled far beyond the boundaries of his community.
Known for his devotion to God and his quiet but firm commitment to the wellbeing of those around him, he embodied the values he preached humility, compassion, and stewardship.
His passing marks the sunset of a generation defined by tireless service to humanity.
The bereaved, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, is not only Executive Secretary of the NCPC but also the Chaplain of the State House Aso Villa Chapel and the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos Chapter.
His father’s death reverberates across national and religious leadership circles, where he is widely regarded as a bridge-builder and voice of moral authority.
In a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media & Public Relations, the Commission expressed heartfelt condolences to the Adegbite family, praying for divine strength as they navigate what it described as an “irreplaceable loss.”
“May the Good Lord grant the family the fortitude to bear this grief,” the statement read, “and may Chief Adegbite’s gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.”
A grieving commission, a mourning nation, and a legacy that will endure Chief Moses Adegbite’s journey ends, but his imprint remains.
