The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who led other Nigerian pilgrims to Israel, had led the intercessory prayer session at the chapel of Dominus Flevit (where Jesus wept) praying for God’s intervention in the current political and security challenges in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the president had earlier visited Mount Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Bascillica of Agony and Mount Zion where he also prayed alongside other pilgrims at the Upper Room (where Jesus had the last supper with His disciples).

The president is still expected to visit the Jerusalem Old City, The Wailing Wall, Golgotha, Pool of Bethesda and other holy sites in the second day of his pilgrimage.

Eight governors, seven ministers and three members of the National Assembly were part of the entourage to Israel.

CEOAFRICA gathered that this is the first time a sitting Nigerian president will embark on pilgrimage to Israel and this year recorded the highest number of Nigerian participants.