Emmanuel Thomas, Lagos
August 17, 2015 – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has called on 3,047 residents of the state who are traveling for the 2015 Hajj to be good ambassadors of the state.
The governor who was speaking at a seminar for intending pilgrims in Lagos assured them of adequate welfare package.
He also advised them to take advantage of the various lectures and orientation programmes put together for the spiritual development of all intending pilgrims, adding that they should be mindful of the image of the state and country during their interactions with fellow pilgrims and others in the holy land.
He said the state is in dire need of men and women who have the fear of God and demonstrate religious tolerance and ready to sacrifice all they have for the growth and development of the state and nation in general.
“I am particularly hopeful that you will all take advantage of the spiritual benefit of Hajj to imbibe the exalted qualities of the holy Prophet Muhammed.
“More than ever, our state is in dire need of men and women who have the fear of God; who demonstrate religious tolerance; who are selfless, peaceful and charitable and men and women who are ready to sacrifice all they have for the growth and development of our state and nation in general”, the Governor said.
He said he approved several welfare packages to ensure that the safety and security of all pilgrims from the state are safeguarded and not endangered.
Earlier in his lecture, Guest Lecturer, Dr. Tajudeen Yusuf, who spoke on the theme titled ”Socio-Economic and Ambassadorial Implications of Hajj”, urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors urging them to comport themselves while on the exercise.
At least 66,000 Nigerian will perform the Hajj this year.
