President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the 2024 Main Christian Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

At the event in Lagos on Sunday, Tinubu emphasised on the powers of prayers and the sanctity of religion, urging the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and intending Christian pilgrims to see their pilgrimage journey as a chance to deepen their faith in God.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Tinubu explained that pilgrimage is a spiritual journey of faith and should be treated with all seriousness.

The President commended the NCPC under the able leadership of Bishop Stephen Adegbite for his bold initiatives.

He reiterated that the theme of the 2024 NCPC Main pilgrimage exercise which is “Pilgrimage of Renewed Hope for Total Restoration” is apt as it is in line with the vision and agenda of his administration.

He urged the intending pilgrims to pray for the progress of Nigeria, Lagos state, and their families.

He also admonished them not to abscond in the holy land, stating that Nigeria is their fatherland and there is no place better than home.