Kwara State Sends First Batch of 374 Pilgrims to Hajj

On Wednesday, the first batch of 374 pilgrims from Kwara State was successfully airlifted to Saudi Arabia for the 2023 Hajj. The pilgrims departed from the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin at 3 PM aboard Max Air.

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq emphasized the importance of the pilgrims conducting themselves honorably as representatives of Nigeria during the pilgrimage. He urged them to comply with the laws and regulations of Saudi Arabia.

The total number of pilgrims intending to participate from Kwara State is 1,714. Governor Abdulrazaq was represented by his special adviser, Alh Saadu Salaudeen, who also encouraged the pilgrims to pray for peace and coexistence.

The Amirul Hajj for the year, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu, assured that the pilgrims would receive adequate care during their stay in Saudi Arabia. The Kwara State Pilgrim Board's executive secretary, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, praised the governor for approving necessary arrangements for the pilgrims' welfare.