The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has stopped all pilgrimage activities to Israel due to the rising tension between Israel and Iran.
The Commission gave this update on Tuesday, saying the suspension will remain until the conflict between the two countries is over. The information was made known in Abuja through a statement issued by the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka.
The Commission also responded to claims that Nigerian pilgrims are currently in Israel, stating clearly that there are no Nigerian pilgrims in the country. It explained that the main pilgrimage for 2024, which included visits to Israel and Jordan, ended in March 2025.
Following the renewed clashes between Israel and Iran that escalated on June 13, the Commission said it is carefully observing the situation and will not resume trips to Israel while the crisis continues.
The NCPC, which is responsible for handling Christian pilgrimages from Nigeria to Israel and other religious destinations, assured the public that it is putting the safety of pilgrims first in its decisions.
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