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THE Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdul Lateef Abdul Hakeem has urged intending pilgrims from the State to return home as better Muslims and guard against any evil tendencies, saying that it is essential that they add value to Nigeria and particularly, Lagos State.
The Commissioner gave the advice on Tuesday at the Muritala International Airport during the inaugural flight of the State’s intending pilgrims while speaking with news correspondents on the planned flight scheduled for them by the State.
He explained that as part of efforts to educate them on the spiritual aspect of Hajj, several committees including the Dawah and Orientation committee were set up to teach the pilgrims the right attitude, Islamic tenets, culture and ways of life of a pious Muslim.
While advising them to be good ambassadors of God, Lagos and Nigeria by adopting the best practices expected of those who have the fear of Allah, AbdulHakeem implored them to obey the laws of Nigeria and particularly that of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by keeping away from banned drugs, kolanut, liquid products, fake currency or magical items.
He cautioned them to avoid any attitude or act that is capable of causing stampede as it occurred last year, saying “I pray that this year’s hajj will be hitch free, there will be no causalty and accident during the exercise”.
He also enjoined the intending pilgrims to support the anti-corruption crusade of the Federal, State and Local Governments which needs men who have the best of spiritual conduct to succeed.
The Commissioner disclosed that a total of 2,192 pilgrims will be travelling with the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board this year and was hopeful that the flight will be concluded in the next two days as the airlifting is back-to- back with two aircrafts departing Lagos on a daily basis.
He explained that a total of 448 intending pilgrims who boarded the first flight, Med- View Airline 747/400 were drawn from Agege, Alimosho and Ajeromi while another 318 pilgrims on board the second flight 722/318 were from Amuwo, Apapa and Badagry/Ojo, stressing that 770 pilgrims are expected to be airlifted on the next flight.
— Aug 17, 2016 @ 20:15 GMT
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