The First Flight from Nigeria that conveyed both the intending pilgrims from Kebbi State and the State pilgrims Welfare Board has arrived Madina in Saudi Arabia safely.
The intending pilgrims during interview expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris as well as the Executive Chairman of Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Farouk Aliyu Nnabo, for their efforts to ensure the successful take-off of the inaugural flight.
A board member of the State pilgrims Board, Alhaji Hussaini Argungu explained that while on air the Cabin crew of the Saudi Arabia plane had hosted the entire passengers well by supplying them with Food alongside other necessary things to make them feel comfortable.
He then commended the Saudi Airliners for its commitment towards a hitch- free Journey adding that the Saudi-Arabia Authority deserved appreciation for a befitting welcome for the first set of intending pilgrims from Nigeria.
” The Saudi Arabia authority arranged VIP Vehicle to convey us to various five Star Hotel” board member declared.
Argungu however encouraged the Nigerian pilgrims to observe five daily prayers at the Holy Prophet (SAW) mosque to earn more reward from Allah ( SWT) especially since their accomodation was very close to the mosque.
“ If you pray in the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Mosque you will earn a reward of 1000 prayers in other Mosque around the world except Harami and Baitul Maqaddas Mosque” he noted.