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By Goodluck Ikiebe.
The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, is set to flag off the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to the kingdom of Jordan on 24th July, 2021 at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, Jos, Plateau State.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam, disclosed this during a meeting with some select strategic stakeholders in Abuja.
He said that this would be the first time ever the Commission would be airlifting intending pilgrims from the Yakubu Gowon Airport to the Holy Land.
Rev. Pam described Plateau State as a pilgrimage friendly state, which has in recent time surpassed every other state in the sponsorship of pilgrims to the Holy Land.
He therefore commended the Governor of Plateau State, Mr Simon Lalong, for his unflinching support for Christian Pilgrimage in the State and his determination to advance the cause of Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria.
The NCPC helmsman also affirmed that Governor Lalong would be the Special Guest of Honour at the event and would Officially flag off the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to the Kingdom of Jordan, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, would be the Distinguished Guest of Honour.
He stated that the 2020 NCPC pilgrimage exercise to the Kingdom of Jordan would commence on 24th July and run through August, 2021.
Rev. Pam thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to Jordan.
He explained that Jordan as a pilgrimage destination is replete with important Christian Holy Sites; the route our father of Faith Abraham, the patriarchs and Israelites walked until they got to the promise land.
He added that pilgrims will have the opportunity of visiting the original baptismal site in River Jordan and other landmark Christian Holy Sites.
Rev. Pam assured that all logistics have been put in place by the Commission in concert with the Air Carriers, the Ground Handlers and the host country to ensure a itch free pilgrimage operation.
The Executive Secretary also hinted that the Commission had worked out the modalities with the NCPC Federal Medical Committee to ensure that the COVID-19 protocols are strictly observed and adhered to by all intending pilgrims.
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