…Enugu governor urges Pilgrims to pray for Nigeria, peaceful election in 2023
…Executive Secretary warns against abscondment, praises President Buhari, SGF Mustapha for constant support
The Nigeria Christians Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) on Friday inaugurated the 2022/2023 pilgrimage to Israel with 300 intending pilgrims sponsored by the Enugu state government.
Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi addressed the intending Pilgrims at De Dome event Centre, New Heaven, urging them to pray for Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, leaders at all levels, and a peaceful transition of power as the 2023 general elections are by the corner.
Ifeanyi told the cheering crowds that the Enugu state is in the hands of God and they should continue to seek God’s mercy anywhere they go.
According to him the state since its inception in 2015 continue to see the hands of God in all they do, a reason every year they sponsor people for spiritual exercise within the limit of the State’s resources irrespective of their denominations.
“This is usually an opportunity for Christians faithful to indulge in quiet times to pray for the state and their families,” Ifeanyi said
Governor Ifeanyi said NCPC has given an award to the government of Enugu as the best state in sponsoring Christian Pilgrims, which he dedicated to the body of Christ and called on them to record zero abscondment in order to replicate the gesture.
“We need to protect our reputation as responsible people and I pray you will be good ambassadors for the state, and exhibit a high sense of decency and decorum while in the Holy Land.
“Pray for Nigeria, Pray for the President, Muhammadu Buhari, all Governors for the 36 states, members of national assembly, all local government chairmen, and indeed all those in authority in our country whom God has anointed to manage our affairs.
“Please pray for God’s intervention in the affairs of our nation, especially the aspect of security and the economic hardship of our nation, pray for 2023 general elections for a successful transition, pray for more love and tolerant among Nigerians and pray for the full restoration of peace, Unity, and Progress. Most importantly may you truly encounter God through the holy spirit in this Journey,” Ifeanyi said.
According to the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Dr Pam Yakubu, under the sponsorship arrangement, the pilgrims will visit Israel and Jordan.
Rev Pam while appreciating President Muhammadu Buhari and the Secretary to the government of the Federation, SGF, Barrister Boss Mustapha Gidahyel, for their constant support to the commission also warned the intending Pilgrims against any attempt to abscond as security agents are very much on ground to arrest anyone.
Pam also appreciated governor Ifeanyi for his passion to see the faith of Enugu Christians grow higher
“Sir, God who has given you this wisdom, He will never abandon you,” Pam said
He, however, said the commission despite passing through tough times, God’s Grace was sufficient enough to make them overcome all challenges.
To people like Egwu Francis who is full of joy for having an opportunity to travel out of the country to the Holy Land of Israel, it’s going to be time for him to activate his prayer lines as a Christian to have a spiritual upliftment, and Pray for the state, Nigeria for God hands of intervention to save the country in dire needs of help.
