BASA To Top President Jonathan’s Agenda In Israel

[Shola Sholaz]

The signing of a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the State of Israel will top President Goodluck Jonathan's agenda during his visit to Israel for the 2013 pilgrimage.
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Mr John-Kennedy Opara, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commissio (NCPC), disclosed on Monday in Abuja at a news conference on the commission's preparedness and the president's participation.
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He said that Jonathan, accompanied by some state governors and other top government officials, would leave Nigeria for Israel on Oct. 23 for the Christian pilgrimage.
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Opara said that though the trip would be a spiritual exercise, the president would use the opportunity to finalise discussions and sign the much anticipated BASA with Israel.
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According to him, signing of an air service agreement between Nigeria and Israel will among other benefits, reduce significantly the cost of pilgrimage.