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Delta to spend N2bn on 2026 Christian pilgrimage

Delta to spend N2bn on 2026 Christian pilgrimage
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He said pilgrims would also pray for Nigeria, Delta State and their respective families during the religious journey. He said the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission would begin screening intending pilgrims on November 11.
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  • ✦He said the screening exercise would take place at the Christian Association of Nigeria Secretariat, Asaba.
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2026:The Delta Government has committed more than N2bn to sponsor successful Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan for the 2026 pilgrimage programme.Friday:The State Commissioner for Bureau of Special Duties, Mr Erijo Etacherure, disclosed this in Asaba on Friday.
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  • ✦He said pilgrims would also pray for Nigeria, Delta State and their respective families during the religious journey.
  • ✦He said the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission would begin screening intending pilgrims on November 11.
  • ✦He said the screening exercise would take place at the Christian Association of Nigeria Secretariat, Asaba.
Key Facts:2026: The Delta Government has committed more than N2bn to sponsor successful Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan for the 2026 pilgrimage programme.Friday: The State Commissioner for Bureau of Special Duties, Mr Erijo Etacherure, disclosed this in Asaba on Friday.
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The Delta Government has committed more than N2bn to sponsor successful Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan for the 2026 pilgrimage programme. The State Commissioner for Bureau of Special Duties, Mr Erijo Etacherure, disclosed this in Asaba on Friday.

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He said pilgrims would also pray for Nigeria, Delta State and their respective families during the religious journey.

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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Delta State, Asaba, Sheriff Oborevwori.

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The Delta Government has committed more than N2bn to sponsor successful Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan for the 2026 pilgrimage programme.

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