Mr Gwadabe reiterated that pilgrims are allowed only 23 kilograms for each of their two bags, while their hand luggage should not exceed eight kilograms.
Mr Mustapha urged the pilgrims to maintain discipline and continue to comply with guidelines issued by Saudi authorities to facilitate a smooth return journey to Nigeria.
He said the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency would start refunding 123 Saudi Riyals to pilgrims after the Asir prayer (4 p.m.) on Monday.
The governor disclosed that his administration did everything humanly possible to ensure the success of this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
Governor Uba Sani has given each pilgrim from the state performing the 2026 hajj 300 Saudi Riyals to support their welfare during the pilgrimage.
Mr Abubakar noted that the governor had constituted a Special Hajj Committee which he chairs, to sanitise all aspects of pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in December 2023.
Mr Yusuf recalled that Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency was honoured for its high quality accommodation for pilgrims in 2023.
He assured pilgrims of smooth and hitch-free operations.
The chairman commended the governor for his support, visionary leadership, and commitment to the welfare of pilgrims.
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has begun its 2025 Hajj enlightenment and education programme for its intending pilgrims.
