By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC ,Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has commended Pilgrims to Israel and Jordan for their show of good conduct .
Rev. Pam who was represented by the NCPC Director of Mobilization, Mr. Christian Udegbunam made this commendation of the fourth batch of pilgrims for being good ambassadors of Christ and Nigeria recently during the JP ceremony of Pilgrms which held at Amman , Jordan.
He also commended the State Chairmen and Secretaries for their humility during the pilgrimage exercise.
He said , “History has been made by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission.”
” We are privileged to be among the first set of pilgrims to make history while embarking on pilgrimage to both Israel and Jordan . ”
His Royal Majesty, Ogunsanwo Olukayode, Oba Onilara Of Ilara who was present expressed his appreciation to God for his mercies and the privilege to have such experience so far.
Oba Onilara said, ” we give God all the praise that we are able to come, see and conquer. ”
He explained that pilgrimage to the Holy land is not a jamboree but a spiritual exercise.
The Chairman, Edo State Pilgrims Welfare Board and Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, Edo state, Bishop Oriname Oyonude Kure in a goodwill message, commended the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission for his vision. He said, ” we are grateful to the able Executive Secretary of NCPC Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam for being a Visionary Man. ”
Accordingly to him the Pilgrimage was in a deep darkness due to the COVID 19 pandemic ,but for the innovation of the Executive Secretary of NCPC , he was able to revive it.
He appreciated all the State Governors for their support towards pilgrimage in Nigeria.
The fourth batch of pilgrims comprised of pilgrims from Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti , Osun and Edo state.
