10/02/2026
OKPEBHOLO GIVES SPEEDY APPROVAL TO THIS YEAR'S PILGRIMAGE TO DESIGNATED COUNTRIES
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has given speedy approval for this year's Pilgrimage to the holy land of Israel, Jordan and Rome.
This is coming on the heels of seeking the face of God and depending on the efficacy of prayers in sustaining good Governance in the state which has been the hallmark of his Administration.
Chairman, Edo State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board Rev Frank Omobude, while on sensitization visit to Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, said the board in line with its core value of providing platform for intending pilgrims to fulfill their dreams has drawn blueprints for a hitches free exercise.
He told the council boss that the board is leveraging on the success recorded during the last year's Pilgrimage to the holy land of Israel and kingdom of Jordan where the state 43 contingent performed the spiritual exercise without hitches and returned to the state without any case of abscondment.
Rev Omobude attributed the feats recorded by the board to the tremendous support and unwavering commitment by Governor Okpebholo to re-engineered the board in line with the shine Agenda of his Administration.
According to the board chairman the Governor has been very supportive to the board activities, especially the yearly Pilgrimage to designated counties where pilgrims intensified effort in praying for peace, progress, tranquility and sustainable development in the state.
Rev Omobude encourages the council boss to nominate some council officials and sponsor them on the pilgrimage to Isreal, Jordan and Rome as the spiritual benefit from the pilgrimage will have a positive impact in the smooth administration of the council.
Chairman, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government council, Hon Eric Sino Osawaru reaffirmed his administration commitment to align with the policies and programmes of the Okpebholo led administration as envisioned to transforming the growth of the state.
Hon Osawaru acknowledge the efficacy of prayers, seeking the face of God, and guided by divine directions as major instruments to overcome challenges, especially Economic predicament which requires tactical approach and bold reforms to surmount.
The council boss assured that his administration will synergies with the board to ensure that officials of the council are giving the opportunity to embark on pilgrimage to the holy land of Israel, Jordan and Rome.
The chairman Edo State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board was accompanied on the visit by the board secretary, Deacon Freeman Adefemi, Director of media and Public Relations, Jacob Afeinkhena, and some clergy men from different denomination.
Jacob Afeinkhena Director Of media and Public Relations, Edo State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.