FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board Conducts Screening Exercise for 2025 Holy Pilgrimage to Israel
The FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (CPWB) has successfully conducted a screening exercise for over 250 intending Christian pilgrims bound for the 2025 holy pilgrimage to Israel. This critical step ensures that all prospective pilgrims meet the spiritual, health, and administrative requirements for the sacred journey.
The screening Committee in action
Director of the FCT CPWB, Gloria Dandam, explained that the screening process verifies the eligibility of applicants, fosters unity, discipline, and moral uprightness among intending pilgrims, and ensures a smooth and fulfilling experience for all participants. “The screening is to ascertain the health status of intending pilgrims, documents, and faith-based assessments,” she added.
Dandam expressed gratitude to the Hon Minister of FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike, and the Hon Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, for their unwavering support and for creating an enabling environment for pilgrimage to thrive in FCT.
Some of the intending pilgrims awaiting their turn.
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, represented by Mr. Femi Adetunji, Head of Special Duties, emphasized the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage and urged pilgrims to represent Nigeria well by abiding by the norms and values of the host country.
Intending pilgrims expressed their excitement and anticipation of a spiritually enriching journey, stating that the pilgrimage will transform them spiritually and reinforce their conviction. “This pilgrimage will transform us spiritually and reinforce our conviction,” said Mrs. Elizabeth Babatunde and Steven Agbo. “What we read in the scriptures will be seen physically, and it will increase our faith.”
Worship time after the screening.
The FCT CPWB and NCPC are committed to ensuring a successful and fulfilling experience for all pilgrims. The 2025 pilgrimage promises to be a spiritually enriching journey for those who successfully complete the screening process.
GRACIOUS Akintayo is a journalist of many years experience and exposure. He worked in various media organization as a reporter, researcher and correspondent. He had attended many local and international organized professional, leadership and ministerial conference, training, seminars and workshops.
He is a media consultant, editor, an inspirational writer, public speaker and social critics. He is the Editor/Publisher, PROVIDENCE News (a nondenominational general interest Christian publication), former President, Christian Press Association of Nigeria (CPAN) and currently, President, Nigeria Christian Media Forum (NCMF).
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