A group of Nigerian Christian pilgrims gathered in Nazareth, Israel, to offer prayers for peace and progress in their homeland. The pilgrims, who arrived in the holy land on December 28, 2024, as part of the 2024 main pilgrimage exercise, were primarily from Lagos State.

The pilgrims convened at the Tabar Hotel in Nazareth for a combined Sunday service, which featured a Bible lesson read by Hon. Mrs Omowunmi Ogunlola, Federal Commissioner representing the Southwest on the Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC). The lesson, taken from Joel 2:18-27, focused on God’s restoration of Israel’s glory.

Bishop Akinpelu Johnson, Chairman of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, delivered a powerful sermon titled “Restoration of Nigerian Hope.” He emphasized the need for collective prayer and cooperation with God to restore Nigeria’s glory. The pilgrims offered prayers for Nigeria, its leaders, and citizens, seeking God’s guidance, wisdom, and restoration.

The prayers centred on the restoration of Nigeria’s glory, guidance and wisdom for leaders, and the circumcision of leaders’ hearts for sacrifice and service. Bishop Johnson expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for facilitating this year’s pilgrimage exercise, despite the challenges posed by the Hamas militant group’s attack on Israel last October.

The pilgrimage exercise, themed “Pilgrimage of Renewed Hope for Total Restoration,” continues with prayers and reflections, as the pilgrims seek divine intervention for their country’s peace and progress.

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