Jordan will receive 300 Nigerians in 2022. Pilgrimage to Christ

More than 300 Nigerians have arrived in Amman, Jordan’s capital, for the 2022 pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

The pilgrimage arrived in Amman early on December 17 for a 9-day pilgrimage to historical sites associated with Jesus Christ’s teachings as recorded in the Bible.

Mr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Governor of Enugu, sponsored the pilgrims to the Holy Land.

The pilgrims were led around the historic site of the Citadel, which is located on a hill in Amman’s downtown area, on the first day of their visit.

The Citadel houses the ruins and amazing creations of previous civilizations that occupied Jordan’s capital city.

Pilgrims visit the site to see the remains of the Roman Temple of Hercules, as well as buildings from the Umayyad Palace and the ruins of a sixth-century Byzantine church.

Mr Red’ Ar, one of the tour guides, stated that during the Iron Age, modern-day Amman was known as “Rabbath-Ammon” and was the capital city of the ancient Ammonite people.

Ar explained to the pilgrims that the Bible has no expiration date and that God’s promises never expire.

He also took the pilgrims to see the 5,000-seat Roman Theatre, where the Romans used to gather to make sacrifices to God.

Pilgrims were also permitted to visit Jordan’s Archaeological Museum to view historical images and artifacts.

Before leaving Enugu on Friday, Ugwuanyi urged pilgrims to be good citizens in the Holy Land and not to flee Jordan.

Mr Anselem Ekpungu, one of the pilgrims, told the reporters that the trip allowed him to see the places and events described in the Bible.

He expressed gratitude to Gov. Ugwuanyi for the sponsorship and prayed for God to sustain him as he continues to sponsor pilgrims to the Holy Land.