The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims’ Board, Alhaji Abdulsalam AbdulKadir has assured members of the public that the last batch of kwara pilgrims, who were due to be airlifted on Thursday (June 6, 2024) would be airlifted Friday night (June 7, 2024).
According to him, “the last batch of our pilgrims had already boarded the aircraft last night before engineers spotted some minor issues in one of its wings. In deference to the highest safety standards, the passengers were asked to deplane while engineers fix the issues. The repair is still being done in compliance with aviation safety protocols.
“However, a new aircraft will land in Ilorin in the next few hours to airlift the pilgrims.
He added, “The board has been working with the airline and other stakeholders to ensure that our pilgrims are airlifted within good time, while officials and leadership of the state contingent are all on ground to give timely communication and care as things unfold.
“We call for patience, orderliness, and cooperation of all, believing (as Muslims) that all things happen within the grand design of the Almighty Allaah for good reasons” he added.
The Boars scribe urged all the remaining intending pilgrims and their families to show restraints as believers.
“We ask Allaah to make things easy for all, grant them journey mercies, and accept their holy pilgrimage” he prayed.
June 7, 2024
