Pilgrims urged to reflect virtue

Kunle Akinrinade

LAGOS State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged pilgrims, who recently returned from the holy land of Jerusalem, to reflect virtue in their interactions with people.

The governor, who gave the advice through his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, who represented him at the 2019 general pilgrimage thanksgiving at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, said that the essence of the pilgrimage, which was hinged on Jesus Christ, should remain a driving force for the pilgrims even in the face of challenges facing the country at the moment.

Sanwo-Olu described the ceremony as very necessary, considering the rigorous and demanding nature of the spiritual exercise.

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The governor’s wife, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, hailed the pilgrims for portraying the state and by extension the country in a positive light before the international communities.

She said: “You (pilgrims) should endeavour to make a difference wherever you find yourself; exhibit godly virtues and attitudes such that others will be attracted to follow your religious path and be encouraged to embark on the spiritual journey.”

Home Affairs Commissioner Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi enjoined the pilgrims to replicate the good lessons learnt in Jerusalem in their interactions with people.

He said the essence of the pilgrimage is to enable the pilgrims add value to their environment.