- Idris said some of them sometimes assist in translation and stand as intermediaries due to the language barrier.
- Idris added that they also offer useful suggestions to committees to ensure the success of the Hajj exercise.
The Kebbi government officials (KGOs), says it has rescued at least three missing Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
The KGOs are state-sponsored pilgrims who perform Hajj while also providing assistance to other pilgrims as needed.
Nasir Idris, a member of the KGOs said they had rescued a woman from Kamba LGA in Kebbi
Idris, who is the executive director of Women’s Right Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) of Kebbi branch, said that a woman missed her way back home and went behind Al-Masjid Al-Haram.
“As KGOs, we have to intervene and redirect her back home through a taxi service,” he said.
Idris said the KGOs assist pilgrims by in translation services, acting as intermediaries due to language barriers.
He said the KGOs offer valuable suggestions to committees to ensure a successful Hajj exercise and provide assistance to all Nigerian pilgrims in need, extending their support beyond Kebbi state.
“We recently rescued two women from Bauchi State who missed their way to their hotel but the quick intervention of the KGOs led them to their hotels without any difficulty.
“They should always be cautious in spending their basic travelling allowance.
”They should also be routinely asking the clerics for guidance on the proper Hajj rituals for them to perform an acceptable Hajj.”
The executive director added KGOs will continue to provide humanitarian services throughout the Hajj operation, appealing for pilgrims’ support and cooperation to ensure a successful exercise.
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