Having completed its pilgrimage exercise, the last batch of pilgrims for the December 2022 Main pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan has returned to the country
According to report, the batch was the 10th batch of pilgrims that participated in the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) December 2022 Main pilgrimage exercise, made up of pilgrims from Plateau, Ekiti, Kwara, Osun, self-sponsored Pilgrims as well as Consulars.
The last batch of pilgrims departed Nigeria on 30th March, 2023 through Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos where the intending Pilgrims from Osun, Ekiti and Kwara were picked for the trip to Jordan and Israel.
Report has it that the participants arrived Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan in the early hours of 31st March last month .
While in the Holy land, the pilgrims spent three nights in Jordan where they visited some important landmark Holy Sites, including Mount Nebo where all the Nigerian Pilgrims gathered to pray for themselves and Nigeria.
The pilgrims also spent five functional nights in Israel and covered the pilgrimage circle from Galilee area, Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
Rev Dr. Pam, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, while in Israel had a prayer session with the pilgrims and commended them for their exemplary conduct .
He described them as unique and special being the batch that brought the 2022 Main pilgrimage to holy land to its successful completion.
The NCPC boss noted that the Easter 2023 pilgrimage exercise would commence on 26th of this month.
Recall that dignitaries who were part of the last batch of pilgrims, include the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, the Acting Auditor General of the Federation, Dr. Andy Onwudili, among others
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Aligawra innocent Benedicta
May 19, 2023 at 12:44 pm
When is the proof of payment