The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (CPWB), under the leadership of its Board Secretary, Dr. Gbolabo Okudero, has flagged off its annual sensitisation exercise in preparation for the 2025 Christian pilgrimage.

As part of the awareness campaign, Dr. Okudero led a delegation of CPWB officials on courtesy visits to Mushin Local Government, as well as Isolo and Ejigbo Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the State.

At Mushin Local Government, the team was warmly received by the Executive Chairman, Honourable Emmanuel Olanrewaju Bamgboye. In Isolo and Ejigbo LCDAs, the CPWB delegation was hosted by the respective Council Managers, Mrs. Ogabi M.F (Isolo) and Dr. Olusegun Ajaguna (Ejigbo), who represented their Chairmen – Otunba Adebayo Olasoju and Honourable Monsurudeen Oloyede Bello, respectively.

During the engagements, Dr. Okudero emphasised the importance of a holistic approach to governance, urging local government leaders not to focus solely on socio-economic development, but also to invest in the spiritual growth of their constituents. “Spiritual well-being is vital to building a complete individual and a morally upright society,” he noted.

He also shared the Board’s strategic plans for the 2025 pilgrimage and appealed for collaborative efforts in promoting pilgrimage participation among Christians in their communities.

The sensitisation exercise signals the beginning of CPWB’s mobilisation efforts for the 2025 pilgrimage, reinforcing the Board’s commitment to fostering spiritual enrichment across Lagos State.