NCPC solicits FG’s support, targets independence in 5years

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2013 Christian Pilgrims: Nigerian Christian Pilgrims walking through Old City of Jerusalem , Israel yesterday. Photo by Gbemiga Olamikan.

Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has appealed to the Federal Government to support pilgrimage financially as it targets independence in the next five years.

Uja made the call at the Conference of Metropolitan and Zonal Coordinators with Management and Desk Officers, held at the commission’s Head Quarters on Wednesday in Abuja.

He explained that with proper strategy and work plan, the commission would be able to generate funds to mobilise and effectively take pilgrims to the Holy Land.

The Executive Secretary also said that pilgrimage was beneficial to the nation both in spiritual and socio-economic terms.

“We urge the government to give us support for five years and with the five years…

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