Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Hold Independence Service at Mount Nebo, Jordan

By Chinedu Echianu

Over 340 Nigerian Christian pilgrims currently in Jordan have marked the country’s 65th Independence anniversary with an interdenominational service at Mount Nebo, a historic site revered as the place where Moses viewed the Promised Land but did not enter.

According to a statement made available to Democracy Radio by NCPC Spokesman, Celestine Toruka, the special prayer session, organized by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) in collaboration with its Jordanian ground handlers, brought together pilgrims from Adamawa, Imo, and Nigerian consular representatives.

The service was led by His Grace, The Most Rev. Markus Ibrahim, Archbishop of the Province of Jos and Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Yola. He directed prayers for God’s grace upon President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and all national leaders, as Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 65th Independence anniversary on October 1.

The pilgrims also prayed for peace and stability in the country, as well as for state governments that have continued to support and promote pilgrimage programs.

Earlier in the journey, the group visited Mount Machairus, the biblical site where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded by King Herod.

According to the NCPC, the pilgrims will depart Jordan on September 29 for Israel, where they will continue the 10-day spiritual exercise before returning to Nigeria.