The Ogun state government has given out free mobile phones to each pilgrim from
the state currently on Holy Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to ease
communication among them.According to the government, the gesture is
part of its measures to ensure a hitch-free Hajj for the 1224 pilgrims
expected to participate in this year’s exercise from the state.A second
batch of 504 pilgrims arrived the city of Medinah, increasing the number
of the contingent from the state to 1004. The remaining 220 are
expected to depart Lagos on Friday.Leader of the delegation, Imam Noah
Sodeinde, while addressing the pilgrims, appreciated their orderliness
and described the arrangement whereby they are air-lifted directly to
Medina instead of Jeddah as a novel idea put in place by the Ibikunle
Amosun government which is committed towards ensuring their welfare
during the pilgrimage.Jamiu Balogun, one of the pilgrims from the state
said the trip was successful and worthwhile while also commending the
government for the provision of the mobile phones.
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