“Secondly, when you talk about National Development, MSSN being a student organization encourages learning. It discourages illiteracy and ignorance.”

“Pension should be increased in every five years, it is in constitutional that our pension should be reviewed every five years. It is not something new, the provisions provide that if the workers have any increase in their salaries, it should reflect also on pensioners’ payroll.”

The Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara bade the Rivers State contingent farewell at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa on Tuesday. Governor Fubara admonished the pilgrims to be law abiding and to pray for the state as well as for Nigeria.

“Without NAHCON’s intervention, please note that Saudi Arabian authorities would not have accommodated further visa processing for any category of Nigerian pilgrim up to this period.”

Saudi Arabia said the hajj will start on June 14 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon Thursday evening…

“You will not do anything to bring any form of shame to us, so I want to join the Hajj Commission and every one that has supported in one way or the other to say journey mercy. Come back with blessings that will bring development and growth to our dear country.”

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“Some because of this situation may resort to self-medication or remain adamant to seeking medical services and this may worsen their condition. So, for me, I beg NAHCON to push for quick approval in order to avert deteriorating health conditions of pilgrims ahead of the journey to Masha’ir and Hajj proper.”

“One the other hand, Commission’s management warns intending pilgrims to beware of being used as conduit for any illicit trade without their knowledge. Therefore, they are advised be extra vigilant over their bags at the airports to avoid implantation of prohibited items to their luggage unawares.”

“Drink a lot of water, and as soon as it finishes, fill it up. You don’t need to wait until you are thirsty. This is really the most life-saving measure you can adopt. Take sips of water even if you don’t feel like doing it.”

“The deceased died on Sunday after a brief illness and his funeral prayer took place at the Al-Masjid Al-Haram (Ka’aba).”

In a condolence message delivered by the Makkah Office Coordinator, Dr. Aliyu Tanko, to the Kebbi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Officials, led by Alhaji Garba Takware, the Chairman expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the family and the people of Kebbi state and prayed the Almighty Allah to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest.

“The Commission is washing the states.  We have assigned a special committee to monitor and ensure the right things are done.  They are expected to give a daily report, and they will insist the pilgrims get value for their money.”

“for you to be called to perform Hajj, you must be extra ordinarily lucky, but it is a rear opportunity. Allah has given you the opportunity. It may be your last opportunity; to some it may be the beginning. So what do you do when you have the last opportunity? it is to utilize it so well.”

“We are serving Nigerians and Indonesian pilgrims each with different section of food and kitchens. For the Nigerian kitchen, we have nine Chefs who are Nigerians and familiar with popular dishes from different parts of the country.”