RT. Rev’d (Prof.) Adegbite Victor Announces The Lifting Of the Pilgrimage Ban As Hon. Barr. Odira Ezeh Shares The Good News With Anambra Christians
The Anambra State Pilgrims, Office of the DeputyGovernor, led by Hon. Barr. Odira Ezeh, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Pilgrimages, has exciting news for Christians in Anambra State: the ban on pilgrimages to the Holy Land has officially been lifted! This uplifting announcement came from the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rt. Rev’d (Prof.) Adegbite Stephen Tunde Victor, PhD, GPJ, who is currently in Jerusalem.
Speaking from Jerusalem on Saturday, August 1, 2026, Rt. Rev’d (Prof.) Adegbite expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for the peace and safety in the Holy Land. After spending three days closely monitoring the security situation, he confidently assured everyone that Jerusalem is peaceful and safe for Christian pilgrims. As a result, he announced that the pilgrimage ban from Nigeria is lifted effective immediately. However, he noted that, for security reasons, all Nigerian pilgrims will need to enter Israel through Ben Gurion Airport for now, while travel through Jordan is temporarily suspended due to ongoing security concerns.
In response to this great news, Hon. Barr. Odira Ezeh shared his joy, emphasizing that this announcement brings hope to Christians in Anambra State and across Nigeria who have been eagerly waiting for the chance to make their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He reassured everyone that the safety and well-being of all Nigerian pilgrims is the Commission’s top priority and encouraged prospective pilgrims to follow the travel guidelines set by the NCPC closely.
The Senior Special Assistant reassured the Christian community that the Anambra State Pilgrims Office is already gearing up for the upcoming pilgrimage. He emphasized the steadfast support from Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s administration, ensuring that pilgrims from Anambra State will have a smooth, safe, and spiritually enriching journey to the Holy Land, all under well-organized arrangements.
Hon. Odira Ezeh encouraged Christians to take this chance to embark on the sacred pilgrimage, highlighting that Jerusalem is a place of profound spiritual importance where believers can deepen their faith and strengthen their connection with God. He joined Rt. Rev’d (Prof.) Adegbite Stephen Tunde Victor in praying for lasting peace in both Jerusalem and Nigeria, while also seeking God’s guidance for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, and all the nation’s leaders. He expressed his belief that every pilgrim from Anambra State would return home safely, filled with powerful testimonies, renewed faith, and divine blessings.
