About 200 Christian Pilgrims from Lagos State have landed safely at Amman International Airport, Jordan at about 8:25am on Sunday morning.
The pilgrims departed Lagos for Amman, Jordan, aboard a chartered aircraft, TAH 3103, marking the commencement of the Y2025 Christian pilgrimage exercise.
Speaking at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, where travel documents and tickets were issued, Venerable Joseph Chibuogwu, representative of the National Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, advised pilgrims to respond politely and truthfully to routine questions from immigration and security authorities in Israel and Jordan.
Dr. Chibuogwu assured the pilgrims of adequate care, guidance, and support from the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board and the National Christian Pilgrims Commission.
He cautioned pilgrims to pack purchased items in checked luggage and emphasised the spiritual nature of the journey, urging discipline and focus.
On health matters, Chibuogwu advised pilgrims to inform the medical team of any medications and be mindful of their diet, saying they should eat what they know and know what they eat.
According to the Secretary of the Board, Dr. Okudero Omoniyi, the first batch of Year 2025 pilgrims, will begin their journey in Jordan, undertaking spiritual exercises before proceeding to Israel.
The second batch pilgrims have been scheduled to be airlifted on the 11th of February 2026.
Written by Frank Olorunsola