Mr Ndukuba emphasised the church’s historical role in pioneering healthcare in Nigeria.
Mr Yakubu thanked Mr Tinubu’s administration for supporting NCPC, Nigeria’s sole facilitator of Christian pilgrimage.
He explained that the board had processed visas for 1,500 pilgrims and distributed uniforms and other kits to the pilgrims.
Mr Ezekiel was among the six pilgrims who absconded in Israel during the 2019 Easter Pilgrimage.
The board warned that anyone who absconded would be caught and punished, as Israel had one of the best security systems in the world.
Mr Pam enjoined Christians to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria and in other parts of the world.
The first batch of Nigerian pilgrims would be airlifted to Jordan on July 24, at the Yakubu Gowon International Airport, Heipang, near Jos.
“Prayers for our president, our governors, the future of the country. That is the purpose for pilgrimage at this hour,” the official said.
“The Commission frowns at this claim, which is a clear misrepresentation of what transpired.”
