The first batch of 480 intending pilgrims from Jigawa State has been airlifted to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj. Governor Umar Namadi urged them to be good ambassadors during their stay in the Holy Land.
Farewell Ceremony
Governor Namadi made the charge during a farewell ceremony at the Nuhu Muhammadu Sunusi International Airport in Dutse. He called on the pilgrims to pray for peace, unity, and progress in Jigawa State and Nigeria as a whole.
Exemplary Conduct
The governor noted that Jigawa pilgrims had demonstrated exemplary conduct in Saudi Arabia over the past three years. He urged them to maintain their good behavior, remain worthy ambassadors of the state, and comply with the laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Prayers and Guidance
He encouraged the pilgrims to intensify prayers for peaceful coexistence in Jigawa State and across Nigeria. Governor Namadi also advised them to stay close to officials, especially preachers assigned by the state government to guide and educate them on the basic rites of Hajj, ensuring a successful and acceptable pilgrimage.
Witnesses
The airlift of the first batch of 480 intending pilgrims was witnessed by the state Amirul Hajj, Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hamim Nuhu Muhammadu Sunusi, and some members of the emirate council, the state House of Assembly Committee on Religious Affairs, and some members of the state Executive Council, among others.
