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The Bauchi State Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been advised to take advantage of their stay after the hajj rites to dedicate themselves in performing other spiritual activities at the Grand Mosque (Haram).
The first lady, Her Excellency, Dr. Aishatu Bala Mohammad Abdulkadir, the wife of the Executive Governor of Bauchi State gave the advised during a special visit at the pilgrim’s Accommodation in Makka.
Dr. Aishatu said the importance of supplications and glorifications of Allah at the Haram cannot be over emphasized. She therefore urged the pilgrims to fervently pray for themselves, the Governor and socio-economic development of Bauchi State and Nigeria at large.
Her Excellency, gave Praying Mat and Blanket to each of the Bauchi Pilgrims during the visit and further reminded that His Excellency the Governor of Bauchi State Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad have approved the payment of 300 saudi riyal to each pilgrim which shall be paid at the time the pilgrims will need it most.
The First Lady warned the pilgrims to stop over spending of their Basic travelling allowance {BTA} while awaiting their return home schedule from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
MOHAMMAD SANI YUNUSA Inform. Off. BSMPWB MUNA MAKKAH.
