The spouse of the Lagos Shape Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has known as on intending Christian pilgrims to behavior themselves as exemplary ambassadors of Christ and Lagos Shape all through their pilgrimage.
Ibijoke appealed on Wednesday all through the Carrier of Willpower for the 2024 Pilgrimage Workout, organised via the Lagos Shape Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board and held at Chapel of Christ The Shiny, Alausa, Ikeja.
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Fee will on December 22 airlift 10,000 Christians who registered for this presen’s holy pilgrimage to Jordan.
Every of the intending pilgrims paid N3m, amounting to N30bn via the Nigerian contingent.
The NCPC’s Govt Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this to The PUNCH on Sunday.
Represented on the Wednesday match via the Particular Abettor to the Governor on Non secular Issues (Christian), Reverend Bukola Adeleke, Ibijoke emphasized the use of the pilgrimage, which she described as a possibility for religious renewal and nourishing of religion.
She highlighted the theme of the carrier, “Let Us Go and See,” as a mirrored image of the pilgrimage’s goal, noting that it was once apt because it underscored the importance of drawing nearer to God and deepening one’s religion.
Ibijoke suggested the pilgrims to commit month to wish for the vacation and go of Lagos Shape and Nigeria.
The Govt Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Fee, Reverend Stephen Adegbite, additionally addressed the collection. He prayed for the pilgrims’ guard move and reminded them in their position as representatives of Lagos.
He urged them to stick to the rules of the holy lands, apply the excursion guides’ directions, and guard excellent behavior all over the pilgrimage.
The LSCPWB Board Secretary, Yetunde Gbafe, additionally spoke on the match, urging pilgrims to prioritise the religious side of the pilgrimage over the social.
“Let me also encourage all our intending pilgrims to be their brothers’ keepers, and be good ambassadors. Ensure you participate fully in the pilgrimage exercise,” Gbafe stated.
Gbafe counseled Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his confident aid of the programme and inspired the pilgrims to proceed intercessory prayers even later the workout.