Kano governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated the first flight of Kano State intending pilgrims for this year’s Hajj exercises and wishes them well to the Holy Land.
This was just as Gov Yusuf called on the pilgrims to be good ambassadors in the holy land and to pray for the state and the nation in general.
While speaking on the occasion on behalf of Governor Yusuf, the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alh. Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa stated that this flight contains pilgrims from four local governments in the state.
According to him, these local governments are Gwale Local Government has 175 pilgrims (92 males and 83 females), Dala Local Government has 119 pilgrims (62 males and 57 females), Ungogo Local Government has 106 pilgrims (67 males and 39 females), and Fagge Local Government has 135 pilgrims (68 males and 67 females, Center Forty five has 5 males pilgrims.
There are also nine government officials overseeing the activities of the pilgrims.
He then disclosed that the Max Air flight will transport a total of 549 pilgrims to King Abdul-Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.
He further disclosed that the Kano State Government, under the able leadership of Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusif has completed all necessary arrangements.
He expressed his appreciation to the Governor for the welfare of the pilgrims, including the subsidized Hajj fare of 500,000 naira each, a top-up of Basic Travelling Allowance totaling over 367 million naira, and an additional 100 Saudi Riyals given to all pilgrims.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alh. Yusif Lawan mentioned that after all home arrangements, the state government has provided a conducive atmosphere in the holy land, including accommodations, transportation, food, and medicine.
Alh. Lawan commended Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusif for his commitment to the welfare of the pilgrims.
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