2017 Pilgrimage: NCPC opens bid for air carriers, travel agencies

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has commenced its 2017 bid for air carriers and ground handlers for the 2017 pilgrimage exercise to Israel, Rome and Greece.

The event which took place at the commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, attracted aviation stakeholders and Christian faithfuls.
The head of the procurement unit of NCPC, Mr. Simon Ageyi, who stood in for the executive secretary, Rev. Tor Uja, explained that the expression of interest was the first phase of the exercise which was in line with the 2007 Procurement Act.

He charged the bidders not to present false documents but to ensure that the documents they submitted were genuine while assuring them of a transparent process.

He further explained that this first phase was to ascertain, verify and confirm the authenticity of documents by bidders to ensure transparency.

He added that in the coming weeks, the final bidding exercise would be completed and successful bidders would be invited to complete the bidding process.

Four air carriers, 11 ground handlers participated in the first phase of the bidding exercise made up of both air carriers and ground handlers from within and outside the country.

The bidders acknowledged the transparency of the exercise and commended the commission for a job well done.