This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations of Christian pilgrimage, Celestine Toruka, and published on the Commission’s official X handle.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the president urged pilgrims to view their journey as an opportunity to strengthen their faith in God.
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He noted that the theme of the 2024 pilgrimage, “Pilgrimage of Renewed Hope for Total Restoration,” aligns with his administration’s vision and agenda.
Tinubu warned the intending pilgrims against absconding while in the Holy Land, stressing that there is no better place than home.