Plateau airlifts 1,138 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
The Plateau State Government says it has successfully airlifted 1,138 intending pilgrims from the state to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
nThe Executive Secretary, Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Daiyabu Dauda, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Jos.
nDauda said that the final batch of the pilgrims departed the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, via a chartered flight to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
nAccording to him, the board in collaboration with relevant stakeolders and agencies, made adequate arrangements to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
nHe thanked Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his support and commitment towards the welfare of the pilgrims.
nDauda also urged the pilgrims to be law-abiding and conscious of the spiritual significance of Hajj while in the Holy land.
n(NAN)
n nRelated Stories
Breaking NewsJAMB NO LONGER MANDATORY FOR ADMISSION – FG EMPOWERS INSTITUTIONS TO ADMIT STUDENTS USING SSCE RESULTS
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced a new policy granting Nigerian tertiary institutions greater autonomy in thei
Breaking NewsHow We Kidnapped Bayelsa Judge - Suspects
Suspects in the abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro have narrated how they committed the crime. rnrnEight of the suspects, which included six males
Breaking NewsDr. Dennis Otuaro Volunteer Media Team Berates SaharaReporters Over Unfounded Allegations Against PAP Administrator
The attention of the Dr. Dennis Otuaro Volunteer Media Team has been drawn to a recent misleading and malicious publication by SaharaReporters, accusi