Kebbi State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Committee on Tuesday commenced the screening of 134 intending pilgrims to Jerusalem.
The committee’s Coordinator, Mr Steven Dogonyaro, who supervised the screening, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi that the exercise was meant to ascertain the health status of the pilgrims.
“We will screen the pilgrims to be sure that they will behave well and serve as good ambassadors of the state and the country. Female pilgrims will also be checked to know their pregnancy status.”
He said 84 males and 50 female were expected to travel for the pilgrimage to Jurusalem.
The coordinator commended Gov. Saidu Dakingari for his support to the committee, adding, “we are really grateful for the assistance provided to Christian Pilgrims.”
NAN reports that 78 of the pilgrims were sponsored by the state government while 40 others were sponsored by local government councils in the state. (NAN)