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Okpebholo cautions Edo pilgrims against abscondment
Written By: Richard Eweka
09 Sep 2025 08:21 AM
Benin, Edo – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged the 43 intending pilgrims from the state embarking on this year’s Christian pilgrimage to Israel to uphold discipline, integrity, and spiritual focus throughout the exercise.
He warned that any attempt to abscond would not only tarnish the image of Edo State but also undermine Nigeria’s relationship with the State of Israel.
The Governor, who delivered his message during the orientation and retreat for the pilgrims at the Government House Chapel, Benin City, was represented by his Special Adviser on Religious Matters and Chaplain of the Government House Chapel, Apostle Sule Faradey.
He emphasized that the pilgrimage is a sacred journey of faith and transformation, not an avenue for escapism.
“Abscondment will not be tolerated under this administration,” the Governor warned. “The evil of abscondment is that it put our state and nation in a bad light and strains the cordial ties we share with Israel. Edo State must record zero abscondment in the 2025 pilgrimage.”
Governor Okpebholo further pledged that his administration would continue to protect and safeguard the welfare of Edo pilgrims, stressing that government’s support is premised on the conviction that a spiritually transformed citizenry contributes more meaningfully to family, community, and national development.
He warned that any attempt to abscond would not only tarnish the image of Edo State but also undermine Nigeria’s relationship with the State of Israel.
The Governor, who delivered his message during the orientation and retreat for the pilgrims at the Government House Chapel, Benin City, was represented by his Special Adviser on Religious Matters and Chaplain of the Government House Chapel, Apostle Sule Faradey.
He emphasized that the pilgrimage is a sacred journey of faith and transformation, not an avenue for escapism.
“Abscondment will not be tolerated under this administration,” the Governor warned. “The evil of abscondment is that it put our state and nation in a bad light and strains the cordial ties we share with Israel. Edo State must record zero abscondment in the 2025 pilgrimage.”
Governor Okpebholo further pledged that his administration would continue to protect and safeguard the welfare of Edo pilgrims, stressing that government’s support is premised on the conviction that a spiritually transformed citizenry contributes more meaningfully to family, community, and national development.
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