“We are not in any position whatsoever to remove Christians from Nigeria. No, it is not possible,’’ said the Sultan of Sokoto.
“Despite receiving early warnings of impending attacks, they are nowhere to be found as Christians are murdered for their faith, like lambs led to slaughter,” said the congressman.
Fifty thousand Nigerian pilgrims have been approved by the Saudi authorities for the hajj. The pilgrims are expected to spend four days in Medinah before onward movement to Mecca.
Mr AbdulRazaq urged them to be good ambassadors of the state and Nigeria.Â
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has paid outstanding refunds to intending pilgrims for the 2026 hajj.
Mr Lazarus stated, “We came to be blessed here and launched forth here.”
The group cited Nigeria’s four per cent women representation in governance as a major barrier to sustainable development.
He urged intending pilgrims to regularly study their induction materials.Â
The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun has safely arrived in Saudi Arabia for the 2026 hajj exercise.
Mr Mutfwang expressed worry over the increasing societal ills such as child trafficking and drug addiction in the state.
