The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 Main Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan, following the safe return of the final batch of pilgrims to Nigeria.
The last group of pilgrims arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 4:00 am on Tuesday, bringing the exercise to a close.
In a statement issued by the Commission’s Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka, the Executive Secretary of the NCPC, Stephen Adegbite, expressed gratitude to Bola Tinubu, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, for their support.
“Without the President’s support, we would not have been able to conduct the five pilgrimages conducted since my appointment two years ago,” he said.
He noted that recent developments in the Middle East, including the imposition of a state of emergency in Israel, have led to the suspension of all pilgrimage exercises, including those organised by private operators, pending the stabilisation of the situation.
The NCPC boss added that the Commission is closely monitoring events in the region and appreciates the cooperation of stakeholders and the media.
He also urged Nigerians to pray for peace in Jerusalem and the wider Middle East.
By: Deborah Musa
