Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has called on the state’s contingent of pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land to remain law-abiding and dedicate their prayers to ending the insecurity plaguing the country.
Gov. Fintiri made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christians Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, to the Government House, Yola.
He emphasised that insecurity remains a major national challenge, hindering peace and development across the country.
Speaking during the visit, Gov. Fintiri expressed hope that the prayers of the pilgrims will mark the beginning of a new chapter for Nigeria.
“It is our wish that the pilgrims will pray for Nigeria and Adamawa State, so that we can see progress, unity, and an end to the challenges we’ve been facing as a nation, particularly insecurity,” the governor said.
While acknowledging the country’s current struggles, he remained optimistic that Nigeria will overcome its difficulties, describing the nation’s efforts as a journey toward light at the end of the tunnel.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting both Christian and Muslim pilgrims’ commissions, describing the move as evidence of his role as a unifying leader.
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Gov. Fintiri urged the state’s pilgrims to represent the state well during their journey.
Bishop Stephen Adegbite praised both Gov. Fintiri and President Tinubu for their continued support of Christian pilgrimages, particularly in Adamawa State.
Tagging this year’s pilgrimage as a “pilgrimage of hope and total restoration,” Bishop Adegbite expressed optimism for a safer and brighter future for Nigeria.
“The third batch of pilgrims just returned yesterday, and we recorded no losses. We are confident that Adamawa pilgrims and others embarking on this journey will return safely with positive outcomes,” he stated.
