The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) has begun a sensitisation tour across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to appreciate their support and seek increased participation in the proposed 2026 Israel/Jordan pilgrimage.
Led by the Board Secretary, Dr. Okudero Gbolabo Omoniyi, the delegation has so far visited Yaba and Apapa Local Governments.
During the visit to Yaba, Dr. Gbolabo thanked the Executive Chairman, Hon. Dr. Adebayo Adefuye, for his continued commitment to pilgrimage activities and appealed for the timely payment of pilgrimage fares to facilitate the Board’s preparations. He also encouraged council chairmen across the state to invest in the spiritual wellbeing of their constituents, noting that such support contributes to peace and stability in society. He stressed that beneficiaries should be spiritually committed individuals who will continue to pray for their benefactors and the government.
Responding, Hon. Adefuye reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting the spiritual growth and wellbeing of residents through initiatives such as pilgrimage.
At Apapa Local Government, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo, pledged her administration’s support for the pilgrimage programme, assuring that intending pilgrims would receive fair consideration.
Dr. Gbolabo also disclosed that the Board has continued to pray for lasting peace in Nigeria and Israel, expressing optimism that pilgrimages will resume once peace is fully restored.
The Board Secretary was accompanied by the Director of Operations, Mrs. Kehinde Omisorei; the Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ebunoluwa Olagoke; Mrs. Irene Olopade of the Operations Department; and Mr. Adeseye Adedapo of the Administration and Human Resources Department