The Niger State Ministry of Information and Orientation needs to tell most people that the Niger State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has commenced the distribution of uniforms and 8kg hand baggage to intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj train.
The train was formally flagged off on Monday, twenty seventh April 2026, on the Board’s headquarters in Minna, marking a major step towards the profitable airlift of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Executive Secretary of the Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, acknowledged that the initiative is a part of deliberate efforts to make sure early preparation, efficient coordination, and improved welfare for all pilgrims. He defined that the uniforms will assist straightforward identification and coordination, whereas the standardised hand baggage is designed to make sure compliance with worldwide journey rules.
The Ministry additional notes that this effort displays the dedication of the Niger State Government, below the management of His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, to boost the general Hajj expertise for pilgrims from the state.
Intending pilgrims are hereby suggested to stay law-abiding and strictly adhere to all pointers offered by the Board. Female pilgrims are significantly urged to make sure that their clothes conforms to Islamic requirements of decency as outlined by the authorities.
The authorities reassures all stakeholders of its readiness to make sure a seamless, protected, and spiritually rewarding Hajj train for all registered pilgrims.
For additional info, the general public is inspired to liaise with the Niger State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board.
Signed:
Ministry of Information & Orientation
Niger State
twenty ninth April, 2026
