About 200 Christian intending pilgrims from Lagos State have been airlifted to Israel and Jordan for a 10-day holy pilgrimage, marking the commencement of the Y2025 Christian pilgrimage exercise.
Eko Hot News reports that the pilgrims departed Lagos at exactly 1:15 a.m. for Amman, Jordan, aboard a chartered Southwind Airline aircraft, flight TAH 3103, as the first batch of the year’s pilgrimage.
The departure followed the issuance of travel documents and air tickets at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, where officials ensured all pilgrims met travel and documentation requirements.
Addressing the pilgrims, the representative of the National Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Venerable Joseph O. O. Chibuogwu, PhD, urged them to cooperate fully with immigration and security officials in Israel and Jordan by responding politely and truthfully to routine questions.
He assured the pilgrims of adequate care, guidance, and support throughout the journey by the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board in collaboration with the NCPC.
Chibuogwu cautioned pilgrims to pack purchased items in their checked luggage and reminded them that the pilgrimage is a spiritual exercise that requires discipline, focus, and responsible conduct.
On health and safety, he advised pilgrims to disclose any medications to the medical team and to be cautious with food intake, stressing the importance of maintaining good health throughout the trip.
The Secretary of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr Okudero Gbolabo Omoniyi, disclosed that the first batch of pilgrims would begin their pilgrimage activities in Jordan before proceeding to Israel for further spiritual exercises.
The Y2025 pilgrimage exercise is expected to strengthen spiritual growth, unity, and religious experience among participating pilgrims from Lagos State.
