By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Kwara State Commissioner representative at the Federal Character Commission, Hon. Name Daniya has commended the Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land, describing it as an enriching spiritual exercise
Daniya gave this commendation recently in Amman, Jordan during the ongoing Christian Pilgrimage exercise, a press release signed by Mr. Celestine Toruka stated.
He noted that Pilgrimage is an experience which allows pilgrims to visit ,see and pray at the Holy Sites where the prophets of old passed through and the land where our Lord Jesus Christ lived, died and resurrected for the salvation of the world.
He said,” I thank God that we have been able to see many Holy Sites in Israel and Jordan. ”
Meanwhile Hon.Daniya has urged the government at all levels to continue to improve Pilgrimage for massive parti because it helps to increase the faith of believers; stressing that prayer is the key to everything in life.
He stressed that fervent prayer of the people has kept the country together, adding that”what has been happening in Nigeria if it happens else where they cannot survive it. ”
He further stated,” prayers work effectively, especially during Pilgrimage exercise as we gather to pray for the peace and security of our nation.
He admonished the pilgrims to continue to demonstrate every sense of responsibility at all times and prayed that God would grant them the wisdom to put into practice the teachings in the Holy Bible.
Hon Daniya is among the participating Consulars who are supervising the activities of the 8th batch of Christian pilgrims in Israel and Jordan.