Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday inaugurated the first flight of Kano State pilgrims intending to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
The Governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state and to pray for the peace, progress, and unity of Kano State and Nigeria at large.
In his remarks, Comrade Abdussalam emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting all intending pilgrims throughout their stay in the holy land.
Earlier, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, advised the pilgrims to remain calm, orderly, and focused while performing the religious rites. He prayed for Allah’s guidance and protection for the pilgrims from departure to their safe return.
In his address, the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, stated that the first flight includes pilgrims from eleven (11) local government areas:
Ajingi LGA: 15 pilgrims (10 males, 5 females)
Tofa LGA: 17 pilgrims (12 males, 5 females)
Tudun Wada LGA: 115 pilgrims (84 males, 31 females)
Doguwa LGA: 94 pilgrims (73 males, 21 females)
Bebeji LGA: 82 pilgrims (67 males, 15 females)
Garin Malam LGA: 47 pilgrims (33 males, 14 females)
Gaya LGA: 14 pilgrims (10 males, 4 females)
Madobi LGA: 36 pilgrims (21 males, 15 females)
Kabo LGA: 18 pilgrims (13 males, 5 females)
Wudil LGA 36 Pilgrims (30 Males, 6 females)
Rimin Gado LGA: 33 pilgrims
Additional: 15 government officials and 10 national officials are accompanying the group to oversee pilgrim activities.
A total of 560 pilgrims are being airlifted on this Max Air flight to the Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madina, which departed at approximately 12:11 PM today.
Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa also noted that the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusif, has made all necessary arrangements to ensure the comfort, safety, and welfare of the pilgrims.
Several government dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Yusif Lawan, board members, commissioners, and special advisers, graced the occasion.
Credit: Sulaiman A. Dederi
