The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved 50 Christians from the state to embark on holy pilgrimage, ending an 11-year suspension of the programme. The Christian pilgrimage scheme was halted during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, when the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Agency was scrapped—a move that generated controversy within sections of the Christian community. “We are grateful to Governor Uba Sani for approving 50 Christians to commence pilgrimage after 11 years. They will pray for peace, unity and development in Kaduna State and Nigeria at large,” he stated. He expressed hope that the resumption of the pilgrimage programme would foster greater harmony and spiritual renewal across Kaduna State.

Source: Punch February 18, 2026 14:35 UTC