By Ngozi Nwankwo
Ahead of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite recently undertook a state of readiness visit to Israel and Jordan to ensure smooth operations for this year’s Pilgrimage exercise scheduled to commence on 22nd December, 2024.
Adegbite, during the visit, had strategic meetings with relevant stakeholders in Israel which includes officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Border control.
As part of his engagement in Israel, the Executive Secretary also visited the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem where he prayed fervently for the nation, for the well-being of Mr. President, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the success of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise, Board members of the Commission and Staff.
He also had strategic meetings with the Duputy Prime Minister of Israel, Yariv Levin, the Israel Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, and the Nigerian Ambassador to Israel, Mrs Agatha Afoekelu.
The first batch of Christian pilgrims for the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise would depart Lagos on 22nd December with intending Pilgrims from Lagos state.