The first batch of Bauchi State
Christian pilgrims to Israel
returned on Friday, its leader, Mr
Abdon Gin, has announced.
Gin, who is also the state’s Head
of Service, said in Bauchi on
Saturday that the exercise was a
success.
He commended the pilgrims for
their good behaviours while in
Israel, saying their conduct was a
testimony of the moral reform and
spiritual rebirth that the exercise
aimed to achieve in their lives.
“This was the third time I led the
state contingent on pilgrimage to
Israel. I must tell you that I am
highly impressed by their conduct.
“They were patient, attentive and
adhered to every instructions given
to them without complain.
“ And today, I am proud to tell you
that I led 298 Christians from
Bauchi State to Israel and returned
with all of them back to Nigeria
safe and sound.
“While in the holy land, we visited
as many holy sites as we can.
“We prayed for our governor,
Malam Isa Yuguda, Bauchi State,
our leaders and above all, prayed
for the sustainability of our dear
country.
“It was such a wonderful
experience and I am convinced it
has mark a turning point in our
lives; a new beginning with a
renewed faith and strong spirit,’’
Gin said.
He thanked the officials of the
state’s Christian Pilgrims Welfare
Board for making the trip
interesting and spiritually fulfilling.
Similarly, the Director-General of
the board, Pastor Zakka Magaji,
described the 2014 pilgrimage as
the most successful so far.
“As far as I am concern, the 2014
exercise is the most successful
pilgrimage so far.
“Almost all the people we went
with are first timers, but they
conducted themselves so well that
you will think they have been there
before.
“Their conduct, behaviour,
cooperation and the mutual
understanding among the pilgrims
made our work so easy.
“They obey every instruction given
to them and we walk as a family,
believe me, we really had a nice
time with God.
“We prayed together, confronts our
challenges together, I am confident
that our prayers of agreement will
bring the desired change and
peace in our nation,’’ Magaji said.
One of the pilgrims, Mrs Mero Sule,
said that the exercise had really
changed her life for good.
Sule thanked God for making the
pilgrimage possible to visit the
holy land to pray for herself, family
and for peace and security in
Nigeria.
“As a Christian it has uplift me
spiritually; it has changed my life
completely,’’ Sule said.
She said, in fact, she returned
home a better person.
Christian pilgrims to Israel
returned on Friday, its leader, Mr
Abdon Gin, has announced.
Gin, who is also the state’s Head
of Service, said in Bauchi on
Saturday that the exercise was a
success.
He commended the pilgrims for
their good behaviours while in
Israel, saying their conduct was a
testimony of the moral reform and
spiritual rebirth that the exercise
aimed to achieve in their lives.
“This was the third time I led the
state contingent on pilgrimage to
Israel. I must tell you that I am
highly impressed by their conduct.
“They were patient, attentive and
adhered to every instructions given
to them without complain.
“ And today, I am proud to tell you
that I led 298 Christians from
Bauchi State to Israel and returned
with all of them back to Nigeria
safe and sound.
“While in the holy land, we visited
as many holy sites as we can.
“We prayed for our governor,
Malam Isa Yuguda, Bauchi State,
our leaders and above all, prayed
for the sustainability of our dear
country.
“It was such a wonderful
experience and I am convinced it
has mark a turning point in our
lives; a new beginning with a
renewed faith and strong spirit,’’
Gin said.
He thanked the officials of the
state’s Christian Pilgrims Welfare
Board for making the trip
interesting and spiritually fulfilling.
Similarly, the Director-General of
the board, Pastor Zakka Magaji,
described the 2014 pilgrimage as
the most successful so far.
“As far as I am concern, the 2014
exercise is the most successful
pilgrimage so far.
“Almost all the people we went
with are first timers, but they
conducted themselves so well that
you will think they have been there
before.
“Their conduct, behaviour,
cooperation and the mutual
understanding among the pilgrims
made our work so easy.
“They obey every instruction given
to them and we walk as a family,
believe me, we really had a nice
time with God.
“We prayed together, confronts our
challenges together, I am confident
that our prayers of agreement will
bring the desired change and
peace in our nation,’’ Magaji said.
One of the pilgrims, Mrs Mero Sule,
said that the exercise had really
changed her life for good.
Sule thanked God for making the
pilgrimage possible to visit the
holy land to pray for herself, family
and for peace and security in
Nigeria.
“As a Christian it has uplift me
spiritually; it has changed my life
completely,’’ Sule said.
She said, in fact, she returned
home a better person.
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