Niger revives support for Christian pilgrimage after 10-year suspension

Premium Times Nigeria | 23-10-2026 02:04pm |

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.

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