Bauchi tate Governor Bala Mohammed has charged intending pilgrims from the state to make use of their advantages of their presence in the holy land and praye for the emergence of competent leaders in all the elective positions during the 2023 General Elections.
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| SENATOR BALA MUHAMMAD Executive Governor, Bauchi State |
The governor made the remarks while address the intending pilgrims at the Saad Abubakar Ultra Modern Hajj Camp, while bidding his farewell to them.
Bala Mohammed said Nigeria need fervent prayers to overcome various forms of challenges especially insecurity in most parts of the country, hence the need for the pilgrims to to seek divine intervention while at the holy land.
Bala Mohammed who expressed commitment to the welfare of the pilgrims before, during and after the exercise, advised them to always be guided by instructions of Hajj officials and authorities from Saudi Arabia.
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| From left; Emir of Katagum, Misau, Jama'are and Ningi |
He however warned them not to use the opportunity to go to the Holy land to engage in politics which he said may take them away from the focus of the religious exercise that took them there in the first place.
The Governor also told the intending pilgrims to always follow instructions and guidance of the state Muslim welfare board officials who have been trained on how to assist them in whatever areas they need such assistance.
Also speaking, the National Commissioner Operations of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Magaji Hardawa said that NAHCON in collaboration with the State Government made provision for qualified medical officials, Hajj Guides and preachers towards a successful Hajj exercise.
He also warned the pilgrims on the dangers of travelling with illicit drugs and prohibited commodities noting that Saudi Arabia had attached stiffer penalty against defaulters.
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