Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has urged intending pilgrims to the year 2023 holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to pray for economic revival of Nigeria and against insecurity in Osun State.
Governor Adeleke also observed that economic hardship and insecurity confronting the country required the concerted prayers and efforts of every Nigerian.
This plea was part of Adeleke’s address to the 1,835 intending pilgrims at a farewell programme organised for them at State Secretariat Mosque Complex Abere.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, Adeleke also appreciated the efforts of the management of the Osun State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board in facilitating the arrangements so far.
“I pray the Almighty Allah to crown your efforts with a resounding success,â€