The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to flag off the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to the kingdom of Jordan on July 24, 2021, at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, Jos, Plateau State.
Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary stated this on Friday during a meeting with some select strategic stakeholders in Abuja.
He affirmed it would be the first time ever the Commission would be airlifting intending pilgrims from the Yakubu Gowon Airport to the Holy Land.
Pam described Plateau State as a pilgrimage friendly state, which has in recent time surpassed every other state in the sponsorship of pilgrims to the Holy Land.
He commended Governor Simon Lalong for his unflinching support for Christian Pilgrimage and determination to advance the cause of Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria.
According to him, Governor Lalong will be a special guest of honour at the event and officially flag off the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to the Kingdom of Jordan while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha would be the distinguished guest of honour.
A statement by the commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka, said the 2020 NCPC pilgrimage exercise to the Kingdom of Jordan would commence July 24 and run through August 2021.
Rev. Pam thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, for approving the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to Jordan.
He expatiated that Jordan as a pilgrimage destination is replete with important Christian Holy Sites, including the routes Father Abraham, the patriarchs and Israelites walked until they got to the Promised Land.
He added that pilgrims would have the opportunity of visiting the original baptismal site in River Jordan and other landmark Christian Holy Sites.
He assured that all logistics have been put in place by the Commission in concert with the Air Carriers, the Ground Handlers and the host country to ensure an itch-free pilgrimage operation.
The Executive Secretary also hinted that the Commission had worked out the modalities with the NCPC Federal Medical Committee to ensure COVID-19 protocols are strictly observed and adhered to by all intending pilgrims.