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March 3, 2026

Nigerian govt suspends pilgrimage to Israel amid Middle East crisis

Mr Adegbite urged everyone to pray for peace in Jerusalem and the Middle East.

Nigerians on pilgrimage
December 30, 2025

Commission airlifts first batch of intending Christian pilgrims

Mr Adegbite described the Bauchi State governor as as one of the best Christian pilgrimage friendly governors in the North-East.

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September 7, 2025

Delayed 2025 Easter pilgrimage starts September 14: NCPC

Mr Adegbite also explained that one of the policy thrusts of his administration is adherence to the principle of due process.

Nigerian pilgrims in Israel
June 17, 2025

No pilgrimage to Israel until crisis is resolved: NCPC

The NCPC stated that it was closely monitoring the situation between Israel and Iran.

Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
February 12, 2023

Direct flight from Nigeria to Israel to begin March: NCPC

An indigenous Nigerian airline won the licence for a direct flight from Nigeria to Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
December 31, 2022

NCPC screens 368 intending pilgrims from Delta

The 368 intending pilgrims are being sponsored by the Delta government to Israel and Jordan.

NCPC
December 16, 2022

2023: Northern Christians’ priority is Nigeria’s unity, says NCPC boss Pam

Mr Pam made the assertion at a prayer summit organised by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chapters in the 19 northern states and FCT. 

Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam
November 1, 2022

Pope meets pilgrims in Vatican, prays for Nigeria

Pope Francis has granted an audience to 112 pilgrims from Nigeria currently in Rome for the 2022 special pilgrimage organised by the NCPC.

Pope Francis
September 24, 2022

NCPC seeks Italian Embassy’s support ahead of Rome pilgrimage

NCPC is seeking seamless visa procurement for intending pilgrims to Rome, expected to depart Nigeria on October 16.

NCPC
August 30, 2022

Guarantor arrested as pilgrim absconds in Israel

The guarantor had signed that he “would take full responsibility in the event that the pilgrim absconds in the Holy Land.”

NCPC