Gov. Mutfwang bids farewell to 1,019 pilgrims for 2025 Hajj, Call for prayers
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos
Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has officially bid farewell to 1,019 intending pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Mrs Josephine Piyo while bidding the intending Pilgrims farewell at the Jos Central Mosque on Monday, urged them to pray for Plateau and Nigeria as a whole.
“As i bid you farewell for the 2025 Hajj, i urge you to pray for the peace and unity of Plateau State and Nigeria as a nation, be of good conduct, upholding the values of unity, peace, respect as well as complying fully with the laws of Nigeria and Saudi Arabia while in the holy land.
“Performing Hajj is a fulfillment of religious obligation, and a deep spiritual experience of a lifetime for many, and serves as an opportunity to seek God’s forgiveness for past sins to get closer to God,” he said.
The Governor commended the pilgrims for their dedication and commitment by investing significantly in the pilgrimage, noting that well-trained personnel have been deployed to provide support and guidance during the pilgrimage.
He wished the Pilgrims a successful journey, a transformed, and an enriched spirit upon the completion of the spiritual exercise.
In his remark, the Executive Secretary, Plateau State Muslim Welfare Board, Daiyabu Dauda, commended Governor Mutfwang for his diligence and support, assuring the state government of the board’s commitment to efficient service delivery while in Saudi Arabia.
He thanked the Governor for providing a permanent site for the Board for smooth operations while appealing to contractors to expedite action for the facility to be commissioned before the end of the Hajj exercise.
He said the 2025 intending Muslim Pilgrims from the state were in high spirits due to the governor’s tremendous effort and support.
The Amirul Hajj, the Emir of Wase, Muhammad Sambo 11, expressed deep appreciation to Governor Mutfwang for the appointment and other members, assuring him that they will discharge their work diligently, and pledged total loyalty to the government.
