NCPC to flag off 2020 pilgrimage exercise to Jordan

The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC is set to flag off the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to the kingdom of Jordan on 24th July, 2021 at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, Jos, Plateau State.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Rev. Yakubu Pam disclosed this on 16th July, 2021 during a meeting with some select strategic stakeholders in Abuja.

He affirmed that this would be the first time ever the Commission would be airlifting intending pilgrims from the Yakubu Gowon Airport to the Holy Land.

Rev. 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 therefore commended the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, RT. Hon. Simon Lalong for his unflinching support for Christian Pilgrimage in the State and his determination to advance the cause of Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria.

The NCPC helmsman also affirmed that the Executive Governor of Plateau State would be the Special Guest of Honour at the event and would 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.

He stated that the 2020 NCPC pilgrimage exercise to the Kingdom of Jordan would commence on 24th July and run through August, 2021.

Rev. Pam thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR for approving the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to Jordan.

He expatiated that Jordan as a pilgrimage destination is replete with important Christian Holy Sites; the route our father of Faith Abraham, the patriarchs and Israelites walked until they got to the promise 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 a 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 that the COVID-19 protocols are strictly observed and adhered to by all intending pilgrims.