CURRENT REPORT BLOG The Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission has disclosed the cost and breakdown of the 2023/2024 pilgrimage to Rome and Greece in a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, the Director and Head of Media and Public Relations. The exercise, scheduled to commence at the end of the current month, will cost N3,000,000 per pilgrim, covering expenses such as a return flight, hotel accommodation, three-course meals per day, and guided tours of holy sites in both Rome and Greece over six nights and seven days. However, the stated cost does not include travel allowances for pilgrims. The commission urged states that had previously paid for Israel and Jordan pilgrimages to make up the difference and participate in the upcoming pilgrimage, with payments from both states and private pilgrims expected before the end of January 2024.
The announcement emphasized the importance of timely payments to ensure services are rendered smoothly, underlining the deadline of the last day of January 2024 for both states and private pilgrims to complete their financial obligations. The commission’s directive aims to facilitate the necessary arrangements and preparations for the pilgrimage to Rome and Greece, emphasizing the need for collaboration between the commission and participating states for the successful execution of the religious journey.
