Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has charged intending Christian pilgrims to pray for the peace of Nigeria and its leaders.
Senator Lalong, while addressing the intending pilgrims at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, said pilgrimage is an opportunity for deep spiritual reflection and rejuvenation.
He said the spiritual exercise provides a platform for Christians to renew their faith in God by connecting with biblical sites and stepping in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and his disciples.
Lalong, who is a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, said the exercise is a time to pray for the peace and progress of Nigeria and the administration of President Bola Tinubu for wisdom to continue to renew the hope of Nigerians.
He also charged them to pray for the administration of Governor Caleb Mutfwang who has facilitated their participation in this year’s pilgrimage and ask God for wisdom to guide him serve the state well.
Chairman of Plateau State Christian Pilgrims Board, Reverend Juan Zumbes admonished the intending pilgrims to conduct themselves well and shun any act that will bring disgrace to the state and the nation.
He said anyone who attempts to abscond will bear the consequences of his actions, as tight arrangements have been made to frustrate such misdemeanor.
A member of the NCPC Board, Dr Simon Dolly also asked the intending pilgrims to be of good behaviour and do well to draw the spiritual benefits of their journey.
He said President Tinubu has done a lot to ensure that the exercise is smooth and without encumberances and as such, they should reciprocate by making the exercise worthwhile.
Other officials of NCPC took turns to speak to the intending pilgrims and orientate them on what to expect and how to behave during the exercise.
