Gombe earmarks 70 Christians for Jerusalem pilgrimage

Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state, on Saturday, said the government had approved 70 slots for Christians going on pilgrimage to Israel in 2021.
Mr. Yahaya, who confirmed this to a delegation of the Christian community in the state, who paid him a New Year visit, stated that the challenges that his administration met on ground caused Christians not to travel to Israel for the 2019 pilgrimage.
“ This year, a good number has been approved. I think about 70 Christian faithfuls will make it to Jerusalem”, he said while assuring that the state government would continually support pilgrims to Israel, as well as ensuring an environment conducive for people to practice their faith.
On the community’s executive request, the governor also assured that the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board would be constituted prior to the pilgrims’ journey to Israel.
He pledged N25 million as initial support to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Centre Project in the state, which required N150 million.
Mr. Yahaya further stressed the need for the Christian community to continuously pray for his administration, while urging them to also jealously guard the prevailing peace in the state, in the interest of development and wellbeing of everyone.
Earlier, CAN caretaker Chairman, Gombe state chapter, Rev. Sunday Congo, said his members came to pray with the governor on the occasion of the New Year and to also commend the laudable achievements of the state government.
Mr. Congo, represented by CAN caretaker Secretary in the state, John Adedigba, also appreciated the Yahaya-led administration for maintaining peace.
He pledged the continuous support of CAN to the administration in order to achieve its mandate of delivering good governance to the people of the state.
NAN
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

World
Mediators report progress made in U.S.-Iran indirect talks
The United States and Iran have made progress in indirect talks, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.

Africa
59 people killed in Ivory Coast’s heavy rainfall
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), around 7.5 million people are at risk from flooding.

Sport
2026 World Cup: U.S. knock out Bosnia-Herzegovina, advance to round of 16
The United States secured their first World Cup knockout win in 24 years to advance to the round of 16 by eliminating Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.

Sport
Senegal crash out of 2026 World Cup after squandering two-goal lead against Belgium
On Wednesday, African champions Senegal crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after squandering a two-goal lead.

Abuja
Presidency panics as another bribery scandal engulfs chief of staff Gbajabiamila
Mr Gbajabiamila is not new to bribery scandals. In 2021, Mr Gbajabiamila was among lawmakers accused of taking $2 million in cash bribes each to pass the petroleum law.

Heading 5
Don’t blame gender for ineffectiveness if you can’t use your authority, Fashola tells women
Mr Fashola emphasised that effective leadership is determined by competence rather than gender.






