“Board members representing the Ministries of Aviation, Health, Finance and Internal Affairs(Immigration), have all not been announced. Same goes for the representative of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”

The day changes annually because it is set using the Islamic calendar, which follows the lunar cycle. The crescent moon sighting ultimately determines the day.

While noting that there is still room for improvement, he assured his host that the state government would fully cooperate with the Federal Government’s agency with a view to ensuring that all its intending pilgrims are adequately vaccinated against infectious diseases such as meningitis, yellow fever and oral polio in order to satisfy the requirements for international travel.

“This is the time when people should come together to strengthen their faith and improve on their worship so that Allah can bring succour to the populace.”

“We believe that this happy event is one worth celebrating, for the fact that Almighty Allah has not only blessed you with longevity, but also with great talent and wisdom that you have deployed over the years in unblemished service to your community, your State and the nation.”