The Kebbi State Amirul Hajj, Alhaji Sa’idu Dakingari, has charged prospective pilgrims to protect the image of the state and Nigeria while in Saudi Arabia.
Dakingari also charged them to be careful with their money as it was crucial to their well-being in the holy land.
He gave the charge on Friday while bidding farewell to the second flight of the intending pilgrims, who departed for Saudi Arabia from Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi.
The second flight took off at about 9:00 p.m. with 430 passengers on board en route to Madina.
The plane conveyed intending pilgrims from Argungu and Dandi Local Government Areas, alongside some officials.
The Amirul Hajj said, “Your attitude will determine who you are. The more positive your attitude is, the better for Nigeria.
“Therefore, try to be good ambassadors of Kebbi and Nigeria at large.
“Safeguard your money, because without money, there is no way you can perform a smooth Hajj.
“Your money is your sustenance, hence the need to be very vigilant, ensure that you properly and safely keep your money, so that you don’t become a liability to anybody in the holy land.”
Dakingari, who is a former governor of the state, prayed for the pilgrims to perform an acceptable Hajj.
The first batch of pilgrims from the state departed on Thursday.
NAN
