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Obtain the Pilgrimage Application Form
Visit the NSCPWB office in person (details should be available from the state government or board’s publicity materials).
Inquire whether the form can be downloaded from the board’s website or collected physically.
Confirm the cost of the application form (if any) and deadline for submission.
Complete the Application Form
Fill out all personal details: name, address, church affiliation, state of residence/indigene status.
Provide details of your church recommendation or endorsement.
Provide your biometric or passport details if required.
Sign any declarations or code-of-conduct agreement as required by the board.
Attach Required Documents
Proof of residence or indigene certificate of Nasarawa State.
Letter of recommendation from your church or spiritual leader.
Valid international passport (and visa if already available).
Medical fitness certificate.
Recent passport-sized photograph(s).
Payment receipt of the application form fee (if applicable).
Submit Your Application & Pay Fees
Submit the completed form and attached documents to the NSCPWB office or designated drop-off point.
Pay any required fee or deposit as specified by the board for selection into the pilgrimage.
Obtain an acknowledgment receipt of your submission.
Undergo Screening & Selection
Attend the screening day or interview (if scheduled) as indicated by the board.
Make sure you meet eligibility criteria (church membership, good standing, etc.).
Wait for selection announcement by the board.
Prepare for the Journey
Once selected, pay the balance of the pilgrimage fare by the deadline given.
Attend orientation meetings on travel, spiritual preparation, conduct during pilgrimage.
Complete visa, travel and logistic arrangements in conjunction with the Board.
Travel & Return
Depart on the pilgrimage journey on the date set by the board.
On return, complete any post-trip reporting or feedback requirement (if the board requires).
Contact the board’s office by telephone, email or visit in person to ask: “Is the current year’s pilgrimage application form available for download online? If so, please send the link.”
Check the official website of the state government under Boards & Agencies to see if a downloadable PDF is posted. For example, NSCPWB is listed under state boards.
Monitor the public notices or press releases of the board or the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) since they may publish the application forms or forms link.
Typical criteria for intending pilgrims (based on guidelines from similar pilgrim-boards) include:
The applicant is a Christian believer and member of a church congregation.
The applicant is a resident/indigene of Nasarawa State (or qualifies per the State’s policy).
The applicant is in good moral standing, free of serious legal or disciplinary issues.
The applicant is medically fit to travel.
The applicant has the means to pay the pilgrimage fare / costs, or meets the sponsorship or subsidy requirements if applicable.
Additional criteria may apply such as minimum age, married status (for women) or other church-leader endorsements (based on federal regulations)
Sample documents you should prepare:
A completed pilgrimage application form from Nasarawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (NSCPWB.)
Proof of Nasarawa State indigene/residence (state ID, local government certificate).
A letter of recommendation from your church or spiritual leader.
Valid passport (with sufficient validity) and any required travel documents/visas.
Medical certificate indicating you are fit for the pilgrimage.
Proof of payment of required fees or deposits (if applicable).
Any sponsor letter (where required) or guarantor details, if policy demands.
Other forms as required by the Board (orientation form, code of conduct, etc).
A fee is often charged for the sale of application/registration forms: For example, in the 2017 Nasarawa State budget, “Sales of Pilgrims Application Forms” for the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board was shown as ≈ N700,000 for that year.
The exact pilgrimage fare (total amount to be paid for the trip) is not publicly listed in the sources I found. It likely includes travel, accommodation, ground transport, visa & logistics and will vary by destination and year.
Applicants must typically pay deposits and meet payment deadlines as determined by the Board.
Note: Federal regulations via the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) set some eligibility and documentary standards for Christian pilgrimage boards.
