By Jesusemen Oratokhai
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has charged Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan to be exemplary ambassadors of Nigeria and uphold the nation’s reputation.
Speaking at the departure of the 12th batch of pilgrims in Abuja and Lagos, Adegbite emphasized the sacred nature of the journey, urging them to conduct themselves with dignity and integrity.
“Pilgrimage is a sacred journey, and we must approach it with reverence and respect.
“I urge you all to shun any negative tendencies that might tarnish the image of Nigeria in the holy land,” he said.
Reiterating NCPC’s zero-abscondment policy, he warned against any attempts to abandon the pilgrimage.
He also reaffirmed his faith in Nigeria’s potential, calling it “the best nation on earth.”
Adegbite encouraged the pilgrims to pray for the success of the present administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and align with the theme of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage Exercise: “Pilgrimage of Renewed Hope for Total Restoration.”
