2014 Christoam Pilgrims Depart Airport To Israel

Governor Peter Obi of
Anambra State has  inaugurated the 2014 Christian pilgrimage for the South East Zone at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
Our correspondent  reports that 189 of the 720 intending pilgrims from Anambra were transported to Israel via the airport during the inauguration recently.
The governor urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors, cautioning them against absconding or engaging in activities capable of tarnishing the image of the country.
He thanked the Federal Government for providing facilities at the airport and implored the pilgrims to pray for President Goodluck Jonathan.
Obi also commended the National Christian Pilgrims Welfare Commission for organising the trip and pledged the support and cooperation of government in ensuring a successful pilgrimage.
The Executive Secretary of the Christian Pilgrims’ Welfare Commission, Mr John-Kennedy Okpara, advised the pilgrims to see the trip as a period for spiritual transformation.
The South East Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. David Eberechukwu, told the pilgrims to use the trip for sober reflection and improve their lives.
The Anambra State Chairman of the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr Levi Muonanu, said the pilgrims would be transported in four batches within a week.
Muonanu said that the state had the highest contingent in the zone, adding that adequate arrangement had been made for the trips.
The ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, Minister of Water Resources, Mrs Sarah Ochekpe and the Anglican Primate, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, among others.

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