The first batch of Nigerian Christian pilgrims is scheduled to depart Jordan today, signalling the beginning of the return journey for participants of this year’s pilgrimage.
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) said the contingents are participants of the 2025 delayed Easter pilgrimage from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benue, Edo, Taraba, and Ondo states.
They are expected to be conveyed back to Nigeria after completing their spiritual activities in Jordan.
NCPC’s Executive Secretary, Rt. Rev. Stephen Adegbite, who was represented by the spiritual leader of the contingents, Bishop Raphael Nwankwo, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the pilgrims during their stay in the Holy Land.
The spiritual leader assured them that adequate logistics and safety measures had been put in place to ensure a seamless pilgrimage.
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“The commission has worked closely with our partners in Jordan as well as Nigerian authorities to guarantee the safety and comfort of our pilgrims. We are confident that this first batch will arrive home safely, and subsequent flights will follow in quick succession,” he said.
Medical personnel and officials of the NCPC accompanied the pilgrims to provide continuous support until their return in Nigeria.
This year’s Christian pilgrimage attracted hundreds of faithful from across the country. They embarked on the spiritual journey to visit biblical sites, strengthen their faith, and pray for Nigeria’s peace and development.
Also, the Director of FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Gloria Dandam, praised the pilgrims for orderly conduct during the tour of the holy sites.
Dandam noted that the commitment of the officials of the FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board and NCPC was key to the seamless exercise.