Gombe Gov charges intending pilgrims on prayers ahead of 2023 elections
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya has charged intending Muslims Pilgrims to the kingdom of Saudi to fervently pray for the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections and the overall development of the state.
Addressing the intending Muslims Pilgrims on Thursday during a farewell ceremony at the board’s premises, Governor Yahaya represented by the Secretary to the State Government Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, also implored them to be worthy ambassadors of the state and country.
He also encouraged them to exhibit exemplary discipline while in the holy land by ensuring that they live by the rules and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Governor Yahaya further warned them against acts capable of denying their image, ” You should not engage in money laundering, theft, drug trafficking, prostitution , abscondment, use of abusive languages and other vices that are outlawed in Saudi Arabia.”
He also reminded them to be security conscious as hoodlums could find ways and infiltrate their ranks to commit crimes.
The Governor also informed the pilgrims that earlier challenges experienced regarding taking off from Gombe international airport has been resolved urging them to remain calm and prayerful.
He recalled with concern the inability of Muslims to perform Pilgrimage in the last two years due COVID-19 pandemic commended the entire Muslims for their prayers which has opened doors for the resumption of one of the observation of one of key pillars of the Islamic faith.
Earlier, Islamic scholars including Khadi Liman, Shiehk Isa Taliyawa and Shiehk Adamu Dokoro admonished the intending Muslims Pilgrims to adhere to the lessons of their enlightenment workshops, adding that it would guide them towards a successful hajj.
On his part, The Chairman of the Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board the Emir of Dukku Alhaji Rasheed Abdlkadir Rasheed appreciated the state government for its support to the board in all the preparations and that the pilgrims would represent the state and country well in the holy land of Saudi Arabia.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of the Board Alhaji Sa’ad Adamu commended the state government, scholars and the pilgrims for their show of understanding and support towards ensuring a hitch free 2022 hajj operations.
Joshua Danmalam, Information Officer, Gombe SSG’s office.
