Daily Chronicle
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed satisfaction with conduct of the State contingents in just concluded 2023 Hajj exercise.
He also applauded the effort of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the State Pilgrims Welfare Board in handling the affairs of the pilgrims from the State and National levels.
Governor Bala Mohammed made commendation while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after returning from the Hajj exercise.
Bala Mohammed said while in the holiday land he interacted with the state contingents at different fora, emphasing on the need for them to be good ambassadors of Bauchi State throughout their stay at the Holy Land.
According to the Governor arrangements have being made for the commencement of the airlift of the pilgrims back home from Jidda to Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport Bauchi starting on Sunday.
He assured commitment of his administration to sustain the support of pilgrimage and general welfare of pilgrims.
Our correspondent reports that the Governor has earlier attended to some official engagement in Abuja before returning to the state