Tinubu Flags Off 2024 Christian Pilgrimage To Israel, Jordan

President Bola Tinubu officially inaugurated the 2024 Christian pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan on Sunday during a ceremony at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

In a statement issued by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations for the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Tinubu, represented by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, encouraged pilgrims to see the journey as an opportunity to deepen their faith.

Themed “Pilgrimage of Renewed Hope for Total Restoration,” the event aligns with the president’s vision for national unity and development.

He urged participants to pray for Nigeria, Lagos State, and their families, emphasizing the importance of returning home, as “there is no place better than home.”

Tinubu linked the pilgrimage’s theme to his administration’s goals, focusing on restoration and renewed hope.

The NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, warned against absconding, promising strict consequences for defaulters and their guarantors.

The initial batch of 260 pilgrims departed from Lagos State, with 350 individuals on board the flight.

Bishop Adegbite reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to a smooth and spiritually enriching experience for all pilgrims while thanking Tinubu for supporting the NCPC’s initiatives.