From Ibrahim kanoma
The zamfara state hajj commission is to commence the airlifts of it’s pilgrims from the 4th of June 2024
This was disclosed by the permanent commissioner in charge enlightenment Daawa and hadya of the commission Alhaji Iliyasu Buhari Maijega while briefing newsmen on the level of preparation on this years hajj exercise in his office .He said adequate arrangement has been made in collaboration with National hajj commission to ensure that zamfara pilgrims are adequately taken care of.
He said zamfara has 1718 pilgrims this is due sudden increase in the hajj fare by federal government .
He further said various committees has been set up to ensure that the pilgrims are properly cater for both in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia as government is fully prepared for the welfare of the pilgrims ,he said some of the committees area accommodation ,transport ,enlightenment and general welfare of the pilgrims .
Maijega said already various enlightenment and education program has been design to ensure that the pilgrims are well educated and enlighten about the concepts of performing acceptable pilgrimage
He said various Islamic scholars has been billed to address the pilgrims on various topics in respect of hajj exercise,he said the state has been divided into four zones for easy access to the pilgrims in various local governments.
He called on pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Zamfara and Nigeria at large.
