Three pilgrims who were part of the Delta state delegation sent on holy pilgrimage to Jerusalem have absconded.
Delta state Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made this known while swearing in his new Special Adviser on Religious Matters, Apostle Sylvannus Okorote.
He has called for special screening and thorough background check on intending pilgrims to avoid recurrence if the embarrassing situation.
“The issue of people absconding in Jerusalem rather than going for the purpose for which they were sent there for is becoming very worrisome and a lot of work is to be done to check this trend;
“There have been information showing that 3 persons absconded in their pilgrimage trips”
“There will be an investigation to look into the sources where the recommendations for these individuals came from because such incidence is very embarrassing and that is unacceptable from our state.”
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“So the process of screening for pilgrimages must be one that is thorough;”
“One that is devoid of sentiment and when we find those responsible for this mishap they will no longer be allowed to make recommendations now and in the future” Governor Okowa said.
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