Kwara Governor Urges Pilgrims to Represent Nigeria Well

On a recent occasion, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State urged the state's intending pilgrims to act as good ambassadors of Nigeria during their pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj. The governor officially flagged off the Hajj exercise in Ilorin, where he noted that a total of 1,714 pilgrims from Kwara State would participate.

The first batch of 374 pilgrims departed from the Tunde Idi Agbon International Airport in Ilorin aboard Max Airlines at 3 PM en route to Madinah. AbdulRazaq advised the pilgrims to adhere to the laws and regulations of Saudi Arabia and to listen to the directives of the Amirul Hajj, the royal highness Etsu Tsaragi, who leads the delegation.

He expressed hope for a hitch-free Hajj experience and a safe return for all pilgrims. Additionally, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, the executive secretary of the Kwara State Pilgrim Board, commended the governor for approving measures to ensure adequate care for the pilgrims during their stay in Saudi Arabia.