By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
First batch of Pilgrims from the Main 2021 Pilgrimage Exercise who left Nigeria last Wednesday have successfully arrived Amman, Jordan from Israel.
It will be recalled that NCPC had on Wednesday airlifted intending pilgrims to Israel and Jordan. The pilgrims first landed in Israel where they spent four(4) days, visiting Holy sites in Israel.
The Federal commissioner representing the North East on the NCPC Board, Rev. Dr. Jidda Gelengu who is among the first batch, while speaking on the ongoing pilgrimage exercise expressed appreciation for all the efforts put in place.
He also commended the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam for what he described as good leadership and diversification, and also for his dexterity for putting together a combined pilgrimage destination.
Rev. Gelengu also commended staff of the Commission for their commitment to their job.
Gelengu said, “I am happy with the staff here with me as they have been helpful and carried out their task well, in ensuring all pilgrims are always out on time and together.”
Also speaking, the Federal Commissioner representing the South-South on the Board of NCPC, Barr. Forgiven Amachree revealed that the pilgrimage exercise has been spiritually fulfilling and so far no abscondment has been recorded.
Amachree said, ‘We are glad to have successfully completed the days in Israel, without recording any abscondment. I am very optimistic that none will be recorded even in Jordan.”
He said that the Amman ,Jordan the pilgrims will be going back to Nigeria after having visited the Holy sites in Jordan. “Jordan also has spiritually intriguing sites, so get ready to be spiritually satisfied, he said.
