By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
Enugu State Governor, Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi yesterday in Enugu flagged off the 2022 Christian Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan.
Addressing the intending pilgrims during the orientation programme organized by the Mobilization Department of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission and the Enugu State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, the Governor thanked the leadership of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission for chosing the state for the inaugural airlift of the December 2022 pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan.
He pointed out that his administration has been consistent in the sponsorship of christian pilgrims to the Holy land.
Gov. Ugwuanyi. said,” every year christians in our state are sponsored on pilgrimage irrespective of their denominations “. He added,” today, 300 pilgrims would be airlifted to Israel and Jordan .”
Governor Ugwuanyi warned intending pilgrims on zero abscondment during pilgrimage exercise as he tasked them
to exhibit high sense of decency and decorum while in the Holy land.
This was contained in a press release signed by Celestine Toruka
Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations, made available to Daybreak today.
Meanwhile, he further charged them to ensure they pray for God’s intervention in the affairs of Nigeria and for smooth transition of a new Government in Nigeria in 2023.
Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr. Yakubu Pam stated that Enugu had made history for being the first to be airlifted for this the December pilgrimage.
The NCPC helmsman commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for his dedication of faith for his people and also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the commencement of the Pilgrimage and for his continued support for Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria.
In the same vein, the NCPC boss also applauded the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha for his support and guidance.
Rev Pam hinted that this year’s December pilgrimage exercise is mainly the states affairs and admonished intending pilgrims not to think of absconding in the holy land .
He said, ” I want all of you to come back safely the way you went.
