1,134 Plateau Pilgrims Depart for 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia

On the departure for the 2026 Hajj, 1,134 Muslim pilgrims from Plateau State left for Saudi Arabia, with a farewell ceremony held at the new office premises of the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board. Governor Caleb Mutfwang emphasized the importance of discipline and urged the pilgrims to conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors of the state and Nigeria.

He entrusted their safety to God, encouraging them to return spiritually renewed and to reflect the core values of Plateau State. The group consists of 570 government-sponsored pilgrims and 564 self-sponsored ones.

Alhaji Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board, praised Mutfwang for his consistent support and highlighted logistical provisions made for the pilgrims. Former Deputy Speaker Idri Wase also urged the pilgrims to abide by the law and maintain good behavior during their stay in Saudi Arabia, noting that their conduct would reflect on Plateau State.