By Ebriku John Friday
The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has flagged off the 2022 Christian Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan on 16th December, 2022 in Enugu.
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 (NCPC) 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, said a released by Mr Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations for the Commission.
According to him,” 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 tasked the intending pilgrims on zero abscondment during pilgrimage.
He urged them to exhibit high sense of decency and decorum while in the Holy land.
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.
Earlier in his remarks, the 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 in this year,s December pilgrimage.
The NCPC helmsman commended His Excellency, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his dedication of faith for his people.
He 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.
He admonished the intending pilgrims not to think of absconding in the holy land . His words,” I want all of you to come back safely the way you went”.
