Adamawa state Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta has tasked 180 intending christian pilgrims from the state to be good ambassadors through examplary good conduct while in the Holy land.
Addressing the pilgrims during a farewell service for Batch A intending pilgrims to Israel and Jordan, Farauta asked them to pray for prosperous state and the county.
She said, “I urge you to pray for the state especially with the developmental projects rolled out by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
“I encourage you to pray for our president and federal government for God’s guidance, so that Nigeria would experienced stability and peace. Also pray for Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for more wisdom, courage and boldness to continue to develop the state to higher level.”
She reiterated the administration’s continuous commitment to support pilgrimages, adding that the journey provides opportunity to rejig and deepen their faith in God.
The state CAN chairman Reverend Dr. Joel Manzo urged that the visit to the holy land be transformative experience with a deeper understanding of their faith and passion to serve God in truth and spirit.
He appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his continuous sponsorship of Christian pilgrimage in Adamawa, saying he is a leader to reckon with, even as they underscored the importance of prayers
Earlier in a welcome address, the board chairman Adamawa state Christian pilgrims welfare board Bishop Theophilus Shadrach asked the pilgrims to build on their understanding of scriptures and renew commitment to the service of God.
One of the intending Pilgrims, Rev Godwin Balla, noted that the pilgrimage would help him strengthen his religion by seeing in practical terms what is stated in the Holy Bible.
By Hussaini Hammangabdo, Press Secretary
