By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The first batch of FCT Christian pilgrims, and five states who have successfully completed their spiritual exercise for this year’s pilgrimage will depart Jordan today to arrive in Abuja.
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), said that the contingents are participants in the 2025 delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benue, Edo, Taraba, and Ondo States.
Executive Secretary of the NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, who was represented by the spiritual leader of the contingents, Bishop Raphael Nwankwo, commended the pilgrims for their conduct during their stay in the Holy Land.
He assured that adequate logistics and safety measures had been put in place to ensure a seamless airlift.
“The commission has worked closely with our partners in Jordan as well as Nigerian authorities to guarantee the safety and comfort of our pilgrims. We are confident that this first batch will arrive home safely, and subsequent flights will follow in quick succession,” he said.
Medical personnel and officials of the NCPC are accompanying the pilgrims to provide continuous support until their arrival in Nigeria.
This year’s Christian pilgrimage attracted hundreds of pilgrims from across the country, who embarked on the spiritual journey to visit biblical sites, strengthen their faith, and pray for Nigeria’s peace and development.
Also Speaking, the Director FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Gloria Dandam commended the pilgrims for orderly conduct during the tour of the Holy sites.
Dandam equally noted that the commitment of the officials of both the FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board and NCPC was key for the seamless exercise.
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