From Samaila Bayo, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi Government has set up a 21 member committee for the inaugural lifting of Pilgrims at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj.
The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) designated Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, for the commencement of the pilgrimage to the Holy Land, starting from the 15th May, 2024.
The Chairman of the Committee and Secretary to the State Government, (SSG) Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, represented by Alhaji Muhammad Garba- Bena, urged all the members to be steadfast in ensuring the success of the inaugural flight.
He said "The Federal Government has made Kebbi State a big platform for the Hajj exercise this year.
"We must join hands together to work in earnest to do our best to uphold the confidence reposed on us by federal authorities.
"Our publicity sub- committee should ensure proper coverage of the inaugural flight; we must be seen and heard throughout the nation", he said
Bala-Tafida charged the protocol affairs committee to be prepared to receive guests from all over the country. "There is the possibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the Vice President, Kashim Shatima, their representatives and NAHCON officials would be in kebbi to witness the departure of the pilgrims", he said.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA), Alhaji Faruq Aliyu-Enabo, thanked the Governor for providing moral and material support to the committee for the success of the inaugural flight.
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