Niger revives support for Christian pilgrimage after 10-year suspension

Premium Times23 October 2026, 12:24 UTCIsrael

The Niger State Government has begun preparations for the 2026 Christian pilgrimage, more than a decade after former Governor Abubakar Sani Bello suspended state sponsorship of pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Mecca over economic challenges. The post Niger revives support for Christian pilgrimage after 10-year suspension appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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