By Wole Bayo
The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission has suspended all pilgrimages to Israel and the Middle East due to escalating security tensions in the region.
Executive Secretary of the
the Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, stated during a news conference in Lagos that both NCPC-led and private pilgrimage activities are on hold until normalcy is restored.
He further confirmed that over 500 pilgrims who participated in the 2025 pilgrimage have safely returned to Nigeria.
The move reflects the Commission’s commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims abroad.
