Nigeria: Pilgrimages Not for Jamborees - Aliyu

Minna — Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu, has faulted some Nigerians' misunderstanding of the essence of pilgrimages to the holy lands.

Governor Aliyu contended that pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Mecca should rather serve as opportunity for pilgrims to seek Gods' face and for spiritual rejuvenation.

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