Lagos State government has concluded the 2024 Hajj exercise with the safe arrival of the last and final batch of the state
pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
In a statement released by the Assistant Director of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board , Taofeek Lawal, the Commissioner who was visibly elated appreciated the pilgrims for their exemplary conducts whilst in the Holy Land, promising that the state would work to improve on the few challenges observed during the exercise.
“It was an encouraging journey with adequate preparations by the Saudi authority to ensure that all pilgrims had a hitch-free exercise and the efforts of NAHCON were also tremendous, as they put up a good spirit which made the exercise a huge success. Special Adviser to Governor on Islamic Matters, Dr. Abdullahi Ahmad Jebe who appreciated the state government and the pilgrims for their support acknowledged the effort of the Saudi authority for consistently creating improved ambience for the pilgrims which has made this year’s Hajj exercise a memorable one, particularly for the Lagos State pilgrims.
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