Sokoto State Governor Urges Pilgrims to Be Ambassadors of Nigeria

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has implored the state's first batch of 428 intending pilgrims to be good representatives of Nigeria during their pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. He bid them farewell at the Sultan Abubakar International Airport, Sokoto State, stressing the importance of maintaining a positive image for the state and the country. The governor assured that the state government would be monitoring the pilgrims' welfare and ensuring the success of the Hajj exercise through established committees.

Key Takeaways:

• Governor Ahmed Aliyu urged the 428 intending pilgrims from Sokoto State to be good ambassadors of Nigeria during their pilgrimage.
• The pilgrims are from Silame, Sabon Birni, Isa, Dange/Shuni, Gwadabawa, Illela, Rabah, and Tureta local government areas of Sokoto State.
• The Chair of the State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, stated that all arrangements have been completed, including the issuance of passports, visas, and BTA for pilgrims from the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
• The intending pilgrims commended Governor Aliyu for his provision of financial and logistical support to the Pilgrims Welfare Agency, ensuring smooth commencement of the Hajj airlift.
• The Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Idris Muhammad Gobir, along with other state executives, were present to bid the pilgrims farewell.

Statistics:

• 428: The total number of intending pilgrims from Sokoto State in the first batch.
• 23: The number of Local Government Areas in Sokoto State that have issued passports, visas, and BTA for pilgrims.
• 1: The first flight that has a total of 428 intending pilgrims.

Sources:

• (Kaduna News) [1]
• 14 May 2025 (Voice of Nigeria)