Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has called on intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to conduct themselves with discipline and dignity, urging them to be law-abiding and uphold the reputation of Nigeria abroad.
Speaking through Deputy Governor Alhaji Umar Abubakar-Tafida at the inaugural Hajj flight held at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, Idris reminded the 420 pilgrims on board that their conduct reflects on both their state and country.
He commended the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency for its meticulous arrangements, ensuring a smooth and orderly departure for the first batch of pilgrims.
Also speaking, the 2025 Amirul Hajj in the state and Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad-Mera, said a total of 420 intending pilgrims comprising both males and females were transported.
While praying for a safe trip to the holy land, the Amirul Hajj enjoined the pilgrims to use the opportunity to pray for the leaders, the state and the country as a whole.
He assured that Kebbi was 100 per cent ready for 2025 Hajj exercise.
”All the 3,800+ intending pilgrims from Kebbi, right from first to last flight are fully ready, their passports, visas and basic travelling allowance (BTA) are all at hand.”
The Executive Chairman, Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruk Yaro-Enabo, urged the intending pilgrims maintain the tradition of discipline, decorum and respect for constituted authority.
He advised the pilgrims boarding subsequent flights to follow the instructions of Kebbi PWA by reporting at the Hajj camp early to avoid delays.
“We are appealing to intending pilgrims boarding second plane to be ready and report to Hajj camp for screening while those boarding the third plane should also get ready and report to Hajj camp very early,” he said.
