Emir of Ilorin praises pilgrims board for smooth Hajj airlift
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for successfully airlifting intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. He expressed his joy over the smooth process and commended the efforts of all involved. The Emir also encouraged the pilgrims to pray for peace in Kwara State and Nigeria. He highlighted the importance of Hajj in uniting people and strengthening faith.
What we know
- Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari praised the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the successful airlift of pilgrims.
- The Emir’s statement was issued by his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona.
- The board’s chairman, Professor Mashood-Mahmud Jimba, confirmed that 1,714 intending pilgrims were airlifted from Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, to Saudi Arabia.
- The Emir thanked Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq for his support in the process.
- He also commended the 2026 Amirul Hajj and Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Aliyu Kpotwa, for his leadership during the Hajj preparations.
