The Nation Newspaper Hajj: Makinde reiterates commitment to airlifting pilgrims from Ibadan
governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his vision to ensure that before his current administration ends, Muslim Pilgrims are airlifted from Ibadan to Saudi Arabia.
He said the arrangement does not align with his vision which also led to certain demands being placed on the state. “All the things we are supposed to do, some of them, we are doing already. They asked us to widen the road that leads to the airport, we have done it. They asked us to create a point where planes can refuel, we have done it. The only thing left is that we should extend our runway by another 600 metres, we should install ILS and we should build another terminal where they can process passengers and we are on it. The target is within the next 18 months that also will be done.
“So, please, my people going on Hajj, I have one or two advice for you but before I give you, let me talk to the officials.“To the intending Pilgrims, I have three pieces of advice for you. You have to represent Oyo state well. You must be good ambassadors of Oyo State. Don’t collect any package from just anyone to be delivered to another person in Saudi Arabia, please don’t take such a package because there are many people out there.
“Some people are wondering why I am dressed in the same outfit as those going on Hajj, wondering if I am also going. Well, you know that for us in the Southwest, when people are celebrating, we always join and share in their celebration.
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