The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has tasked Self Sponsored intending pilgrims to have faith in God as they embark on the 2021 Christian Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan.
He made this assertion during the Commission’s orientation for self sponsored intending pilgrims at the Conference hall, NCPC Corporate headquarters, Abuja on 30th June, 2022.

The Executive Secretary who was represented by the Director of Administration NCPC, Mr. Barnabas Ali, said that the of Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan have a lot of Holy Sites with so much significance and importance. In his words, “Pilgrimage is a spiritual journey and not a jamboree as such, make good use of this opportunity”.

He urged the intending pilgrims to focus on their mission to the holy land and be good Ambassadors of Nigeria. He further urged them to rightly portray the image of the country and not to abscond. According to him, “you are a king in your Country, why will you want to be slave in another country”.

The NCPC boss stressed the need for the intending pilgrims to pray for Nigeria. In his words, “ pray for the peace of Nigeria because it is only God that can fix the challenges we face as a nation”.

In his remarks, the Head of Security NCPC, Mr. Hosea Allahbamu admonished the intending pilgrims to take advantage of the uniqueness of the journey .

He urged them to observe all the necessary protocols as they travel out of the shores of the country. According to him, “while on pilgrimage, think about your safety, because the safety of our pilgrims is paramount to us”.

Mr. Allahbamu informed that the Commission is doing everything humanly possible to ensure the well being and the comfort of the pilgrims.

He further urged them to be of their best behavior while in the holy land and urged them to follow the laid down security rules as they embark on the journey.

The self sponsored intending pilgrims who participated in the orientation exercise would be airlifted to Israel and Jordan at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja on 3rd July, 2022.

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NCPC Boss, Rev. Yakubu Pam Tasks Self Sponsored Intending Pilgrims to Have Faith in God