The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state during the Hajj exercise.
The governor made the appeal at the Hajj Camp on Sunday while attending a practical demonstration of the Hajj exercises to the intending pilgrims.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.t
The governor, represented by his Deputy, Murtala Sule Garo, stated that behaviour reflects the society a human being belongs to.
“You are going to a land where millions of Muslims from all over the world will gather. Let your conduct reflect discipline, humility, brotherhood, and the true spirit of Islam. Abide by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and follow instructions from your officials,” Governor Yusuf was quoted as saying.
He also donated 200 Saudi Riyals to each pilgrim, a way of showing concern to the plights of the pilgrims at the Holy land.
The governor also donated Ihram free to all the pilgrims, while the Deputy Governor, distributed samples to some of the beneficiaries at the Hajj camp.
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abubakar Matawalle, thanked the governor for all the support and encouragement.
He said the Board had passed several challenges but it has succeeded in meeting the targets for securing all visas.
He said the first batch of the state pilgrims will be airlifted to the Holy Land on 14th of May, 2026 straight to Madinah.
