Lagos State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday airlifted pilgrims to the holy land of Israel and Rome.
The pilgrimage will last for nine days and will take them to the papal city of Rome in Italy and the holy land of Israel.
Addressing the Pilgrims at Christ the Light Chapel, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos, the permanent secretary ministry of home affairs, Mrs. Adebunmi Adekanye, admonished them to bond together as a team.
He stressed that togetherness is key to achiev a lot.
She also advised the pilgrims to obey the instructions of their tour guide as they are well tested and experienced personnel.
The chairman of the board, Bishop Olusola Ore, in his address urged the pilgrims to have an encounter with the Lord stating that it is an avenue for them to solidify their faith in Christ.
For her part, the executive secretary of the board, Mrs. Yetunde Florence Gbafe, in her speech commended the state government for providing the platform for a seamless journey saying it was in line with the philosophy of inclusiveness of the present administration in the state.
She said over 100 pilgrims will be going on the journey and urged them to be expectant and exercise their faith.
Also, the special adviser to the governor on reeligious matters (Christian), Ven. Rev Bukola Adeleke urged the pilgrims to pray for Nigeria, Lagos State and by extension the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to succeed in his quest to make the state greater.
