Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, commends the state Ministry of Transport, Pilgrims Welfare Board and Officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, for ensuring successful airlift of intending pilgrims from the State to Saudi Arabia.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor observes that the stakeholders including the intending Pilgrims contributed significantly to their successful transportation to Saudi Arabia for their religious obligations.
The Governor says the successful airlift of the Pilgrims reflects proper coordination, dedication and commitment of the state government and other stakeholders towards having a smooth process.
Governor Umaru Bago further says that the early arrival of Niger State intending pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to perform the 2025 Hajj, which he maintains that it is a testament of the resilience and continued support of the people to his policies and programmes, will also make their stay in the holy land memorable and fulfilling.
Governor Umaru Bago also appreciates the State’s 2025 Amirul Hajj, the Emir of Kagara, Alh. Ahmad Garba Gunna, Security agencies, medical team, travel agency and officials of the airline for working tirelessly to ensure the process of airlifting the intending pilgrims was successful.
The Governor says he is proud of the collective efforts of the stakeholders and assures that his administration will continue to ensure that the process of pilgrimages are continuously improved upon by relevant authorities to guarantee success.
He reiterates his call on Nigerlites on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, to be good ambassadors of the State, and pray for the peace and prosperity of Niger State in particular and Nigeria as a whole .
Over 3,000 Intending pilgrims across the twenty five local government areas of Niger State were airlifted to Saudi Arabia from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna, in seven batches.
