As the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims continues in earnest the airlift of Katsina State Intending Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj pilgrims is set to commence next week.
The leader of the Delegation and State Amirul Hajj, former Deputy Governor Alhaji Tukur Ahmed Jikamshi disclosed this on Monday during an operational meeting with the management of the state Pilgrims Welfare Board, the Board members and the State Hajj Committee.
Alhaji Jikamshi noted that the meeting was convened to discuss the arrangements Slso far made towards ensuring the successful commencement of the airlift exercise
He charged members of the committee to remain committed towards discharging their assigned responsibilities.
The Board Chairman, Alhaji Kabir Bature Sarkin Alhazai, while speaking, explained that all necessary arrangements have been concluded to ensure Hitch free Hajj Exercise.
He also reveales that Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda has already secured comfortable accommodation, caterers as well as efficient transport providers among others for the State intending Pilgrims While in the Holy Land.
He added that medical personnel have been engaged to assist the Pilgrims to During the exercise.
In his remarks, the Executive Director of the board. Alhaji Yunusa Abdullahi Dankama Expressed confidence that the staff and management of the board are committed towards ensuring a hitch free Hajj Exercise by all intending Pilgrims from Katsina State.
Alhaji Dankama also xpressed appreciation to governor Mallam Dikko Umar Radda for the support and assistance given to the board in discharging their assigned responsibilities.
PRO PWBKT Badaru Bello Karofi
