By Iyabo Adebisi
As the first batch of intending pilgrims depart to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 hajj, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has tasked the state’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board not to compromise the welfare of 1070 Pilgrims of the state while in the holy land.
He stated this during an official farewell ceremony for the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims to 2024 Hajj operation held on Wednesday at BCOS Open Field Area, Bashorun, Ibadan.
Governor Makinde while stressing the need for the board to look after every Pilgrims from the state also urged the Pilgrims to be good ambassador of the state in Saudi Arabia.
Governor Makinde therefore enjoined the Pilgrims from the pacesetter state to pray for their families, government and the progress of the state during the hajj exercise.
He explained that his administration has continued to put necessary machineries in motion for the airlift of pilgrims from Ladoke Akintola Airport, Olodo, Ibadan.
In a sermon, the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Sheikh Teliat Ayilara admonished the Pilgrims to shun frivolities in the holy land and perform the spiritual exercise according to the islamic principles.
In their goodwill messages, former chairman of the Oyo state Muslim Welfare Board, Professor Kamil Olosho, former CCII president, Chief Bayo Oyero and a member of the Oyo state advisory Council, Chief Nureni Akanbi encouraged the Pilgrims to be united and pray for the state and Nigeria as a whole in Saudi Arabia.
Earlier, the Chairman, Oyo state Muslim Welfare Board, Sheikh Wahab Atere lauded state government for its support to make the 2024 hajj a hitch free exercise.
Sheikh Atere called for the completion of Pilgrims’ building at the Olodo, hajj camp and bus to ease the task of the board.
The first batch of the Oyo state Pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia this Saturday, 18th May, 2024
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