The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of all pilgr...
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel due to the security situation in the Middle East.
Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the
NCPC, made this known in a statement signed by Mr Celestine Toruka, the Deputy
Director and Head, Media and Public Relations in the commission, on Tuesday in
Abuja.
He said the measure was necessary because the Commission
prioritises the safety and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims.
“The recent developments in the Middle East, including the
imposition of a state of emergency in Israel, have led to the putting on hold
of all pilgrimage exercises.
“This also includes
the ones being conducted by the private pilgrimage operators until the
situation normalises.
“The NCPC is monitoring the situation closely and
appreciates the cooperation of stakeholders and the media,” he said.
Adegbite urged everyone to pray for peace in Jerusalem and
the Middle East.
He revealed that the Commission has successfully concluded
the 2025 Main Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan.
He said that the last batch of Christian pilgrims arrived
safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on March 3. (NAN)
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