The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has said it would initiate a media pilgrims package for journalists.
Pam noted this during a news conference on the conclusion of the December 2022 main pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan, and the unveiling of the commission’s 2023 Easter pilgrimage in Abuja on April 18th.
Stated that journalists would embark on the exercise to do a proper coverage and documentation of holy sites for documentaries. He opined that it’s for the country’s benefit.
Pam said numerous holy sites would be explored soon for pilgrimage, as the commission wishes to engage in international relationships between Nigeria and other Nations.
According to him, 4,000 Nigerians had embarked on the first phase of the main pilgrimage, as more are expected in the second phase , making the 10,000 target by the commission achievable.
Pam said the commission has better standard now for the welfare of pilgrims and also have zero abandonment.
“We have prioritised the welfare of pilgrims and have better security watch to ensure there are no records of abscondment”, he said
He thanked all the states, individuals and organisations for their partnership with the commission for the success of the exercise.
He equally commended Air Peace Nigeria and the Israeli government for initiating the historical direct flight from Nigeria to the State of Israel.
The NCPC Boss said Air Peace’s inaugural flight to Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel-Aviv, Israel would commence on April 20.
Pam said the flight between the two countries would cut travel time from 27 hours to five hours
Noting that this it would be a historical feat, as there had never been a direct flight between Nigeria and the Middle East nation.
Pam identified Nigeria as one of the leading countries in Africa that maintained close ties with Israel and equally commended Israel for opening new routes that would enable them connect with the world.
