Second Batch Of Lagos Pilgrims Return From Israel, Jordan

The second batch of Lagos State pilgrims arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday, February 17, 2025, after a successful pilgrimage to holy lands of Israel and Jordan. 

The Director, Media and Public Affairs, Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Adeola Olagoke, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday. 

The statement said that at the arrival ceremony, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Adewunmi Gbolahan Ogunsanya, expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for the huge success of the pilgrimage exercise. 

“The pilgrimage was well-planned and guided, with full support from the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC). We’re happy to return home, having experienced the true essence of spiritual pilgrimage in Jerusalem and Jordan and we are grateful to God for the wonderful experience,” Ogunsanya said. 

Board Secretary of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mrs. Florence Yetunde Gbafe, also thanked God for the pilgrims’ safe return. 

“Everyone returned with great testimonies, and we’re grateful for the wonderful experience,” she said. 

Gbafe commended Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and members of staff for their support. 

Also, Special Adviser on Religious Matters, Very Rev. Adebukola Adeleke, thanked God for journey mercies and prayed for the permanent impact of the experience on the pilgrims’ lives.