By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
Enugu State Governor, Mr Ugwuanyi has flagged off the 2022 main Christian Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. 300 pilgrims were airlifted to Israel and Jordan on Friday.
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 for chosing the state for the inaugural airlift.
He said his administration has been consistent in the sponsorship of christian pilgrims to the Holy land, adding that “every year christians in our state are sponsored on pilgrimage irrespective of their denominations “.
Governor Ugwuanyi who tasked the intending pilgrims on zero abscondment during pilgrimage, 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 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 the Governor for his dedication of faith for his people.
He also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the commencement of the Pilgrimage and for his continued support for Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria.
The NCPC boss also applauded the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha for his support and guidance, hinting that this year’s December pilgrimage exercise is mainly affairs of the States.
In a statement by the NCPC Head of Media and Publicity, Celestine Toruka, Rev Pam admonished the intending pilgrims not to think of absconding in the Holy Land, pleading, pleading, “I want all of you to come back safely the way you went”.