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Pilgrimage: NCPC to commence 2023 Easter exercise, 26th April- Rev Pam

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has announced that the 2023 Easter pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan would commence on 26th April.

Rev. Pam made this disclosure on 5th April, 2023 in Jericho during a prayer meeting with pilgrims of Ekiti state, Plateau, Osun, Kwara , self sponsored Pilgrims and consulars in the ongoing 2022 December pilgrimage exercise in Israel.

He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for providing the Commission the enabling environment to operate.
He also thanked the Secretary to the government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha for the support and the effective supervisory role over the Commission.

Rev Pam urged the pilgrims to pray for a smooth transition of power in Nigeria on May 29, 2023.

The NCPC boss affirmed the 10th batch of pilgrims which is the last batch of of the 2022 December Main pilgrimage exercise which commenced on 26th December, 2022 and had come to a successful end with this last batch to pave way for the commencement of the Easter pilgrimage exercise on 26th April.

He described the last batch of the 2022 December pilgrimage as unique and special, adding that the pilgrimage afforded every pilgrim the wonderful blessing to fellowship together.

He noted that the Commission had been able to live up to the dreams of its founding fathers by ensuring that christian pilgrimage survives despite all odds.

The NCPC boss said, “In Christ we are one. Your friendship with one another during this pilgrimage Will help to build unity for our country.”

He commended the pilgrims for their good conduct and for not using the platform provided by the Commission to escape.

He thanked the government of Ekiti state for sending the Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs Monisade Afuye to be part of of the last batch of pilgrims and applauded the participation of Ekiti state, Plateau , Osun and Kwara who made up the last batch of the 2022 December pilgrimage exercise.

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