Press Release
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, bid farewell to the first batch of 550 pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj.
The pilgrims, representing 24 out of 27 local government areas, departed Nuhu Muhammadu Sunusi International airport, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, Monday night.
The governor urged them to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Nigeria and to pray for the state and country’s prosperity.
The remaining pilgrims from three LGAs will depart on Wednesday.
The Director General of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Ahmed Umar Labbo, assured the pilgrims of their commitment to their welfare during the pilgrimage.
The pilgrims were airlifted by Max Air airline 747 plane at about 10:50pm, and landed at Jidda International Airport at about 3:00 a.m Nigerian time.
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Public Relation officer
Habibu Yusuf Babura
