Says bad reputation responsible for racist attacks on Nigerians during pilgrimage
By Luminous Jannamike
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, has said it is still unsafe for Nigerians to embark on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and other religious sites, largely due to the COVID-19.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam, made this known while responding to questions from Vanguard in Abuja, Weekend.
He said the international airways are not yet open for travel. However, the commission is hoping that the issue of the coronavirus would abate by December.
He said: “Right now, it is not safe, largely because of COVID-19. However, we are hoping that by December this year, the international skies would be open for travel.
“We are putting all measures together for a successful pilgrimage once the…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
