Kaduna Christian group commends Uba Sani for reviving pilgrimage
Faith-Based Group Commends Kaduna Governor for Reinstating Christian Pilgrimage
The Christian Forum for Peaceful and United Kaduna (CFPU), a faith-based advocacy group, has praised Governor Uba Sani for reinstating the Christian pilgrimage program in Kaduna State.
In a statement issued by Secretary Reverend Ishaya Bulus, the organization described the decision as a significant and inclusive step toward rebuilding trust between the state government and the Christian community. The 2025 pilgrimage is set to include an orientation program for 50 prospective pilgrims, scheduled for February 17, 2026.
This reinstatement follows the suspension of the Christian pilgrimage program in 2015 under former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who also disbanded the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Agency.
The CFPU characterized Governor Sani’s action as a pivotal moment for Christians in Kaduna. “We commend Governor Uba Sani for taking a courageous and just decision to reinstate the Christian pilgrimage scheme. This is a testament to inclusivity, equity, and a genuine desire to strengthen unity among the diverse religious communities in Kaduna State,” the statement read.
