Last Batch For 2024 Christian Pilgrimage Departs Nig

The Last batch of Christian Pilgrims to Israel and Jordan for the 2024 exercise has departed Nigeria.

Addressing them at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, urged them to pray fervently for the country and its leadership.

According to Bishop Adegbite, prayer is the real essence of the pilgrimage.

Represented by the Director of Administration of NCPC, Mr Sonny Ebiyaibo, the NCPC Executive Secretary reminded them that the spiritual content of the pilgrimage must be maintained at all times, emphasizing that pilgrimage is not for leisure.

He urged them to see themselves as true representatives of Nigeria in the holy land, irrespective of their state of origin.

In his remarks, the Board member representing the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Board of NCPC, Ambassador Martin Adamu, emphasized the need for them to use the pilgrimage to renew their faith in God and return spiritually rejuvenated.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Nlia, who was also among the pilgrims, commended President Bola Tinubu for his overwhelming support to the NCPC, which enabled the Commission to successfully airlift pilgrims from the first to the last batch.

Among the intending Christian pilgrims was also the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs. Kachollom Daju.

Over 350 pilgrims who made up the last batch are expected to return to Nigeria on 30th March 2025.