Ibrahim Obansa, Muna, Saudi Arabia.
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has enjoined pilgrims from the state to be good ambassadors of the state and Nigeria at large.
Bello was in Muna to pay Sallah visit to the pilgrims.
The governor who state this in Muna in Saudi this morning said, he appreciate the enduring spirits of the pilgrims, praying God to accept their individual sacrifices.
The governor who was represented by his wife, Rashidat Bello, noted that the welfare of the pilgrims is very important to his government.
He called on the pilgrims to intensify their prayers for the state and Nigeria, saying the state and Nigeria needs prayers more than ever before.
While maintaining that there is nothing prayers cannot change, he said that, President Muhammadu Buhari needs a lot of prayers to be able to carry out his plans for the country and as well overcome the challenges of repositioning Nigeria.
While wishing the pilgrims, a happy stay in Saudi, he called on them to respect the laws of the land by adhering strictly to the laid down rules and regulation.
The Amiru Hajji for kogi state, forn2016 Hajj, the Ohimege of Kotonkarfi, Alhaji Isah Koto, who responded on behalf of the pilgrims, commended the governor for taking seriously the welfare of kogi pilgrims for this years Hajj operation.
He thanked the wife of the governor for taking time out to visit the pilgrims in Muna to see to their wellbeing, saying this is a very rear privileged.
He prayed Allah to direct the affairs of the state, and called on the people of the state to support the administration of Yahaya Bello.
