Lagos pilgrims hoist Nigerian flag in Israel

 

JERUSALEM – The Lagos State Government (LASG), has commended the latest batch of Jerusalem pilgrims for their good conduct and encouraged them to serve as ambassadors for the state and country.

This recognition was made by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Matters, Very Reverend Adebukola Adeleke, during the Jerusalem Pilgrim (JP) ceremony.

This piece of information was made available in a press release by Adeola Olagoke, Director, Media and Public Affairs, Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.

According to her, “The LASG praised the pilgrims for their exemplary behaviour and urged them to share their positive experiences with others, promoting the state’s pilgrimage services. Reverend Adeleke noted that Lagos State pilgrims have consistently demonstrated exceptional conduct, making them a model for others to follow.

“The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Adewunni Gbolahan and other dignitaries, including the representative of the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mr. Bolanle Oshin echoed similar sentiments, encouraging the pilgrims to be good ambassadors for Lagos, Nigeria, and Christ.”

“The Board Secretary, Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mrs Florence Yetunde Gbafe admonished the pilgrims, who were conferred with the title of Jerusalem Pilgrims, to express their joy and appreciation to the government by sharing their experiences with others, promoting the state’s pilgrimage services and spreading the message of God’s goodness.”

Adegoke added that February 13 marked a memorable day for Lagos Pilgrims in Israel. “Their spiritual journey began with a serene boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee, filled with praises, sermons, and prayers.”

She stressed that it was a historic moment as the pilgrims raised the Nigerian flag in the holy land.

“Pilgrims proudly sang the Nigerian National Anthem, hoisting the flag alongside the Israeli flag with great joy and enthusiasm.

“Other iconic sites visited the same day include Mount Tabor, where the Transfiguration of Jesus took place. The Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum the City of Jesus, where pilgrims prayed for divine healing.

“The day’s highlight was a colourful ceremony at Tabar Hotel, Nazareth, where pilgrims received certificates honouring them as Jerusalem Pilgrims (JP),”