By Abdulkadir Aliyu Shehu The Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced its Pilgrims Education, Orientation and Enlightenment Programme popularly known as (BITA)
The Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alh Sa’adu Hassan (Sardaunan Yamaltu) represented by the Director of Admin and Finance (DAF) Alh Ibrahim Abdullahi, expressed appreciation for the impressive turnout of over 200 participants.
He urged them to take the program seriously and make concerted efforts to acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to perform Hajj rites successfully and attain Hajj Mabrur from Almighty Allah.
Sa’adu Hassan further appreciated the effort, commitment and dedication of all stakeholders who contributed in various ways towards the successful commencement of the programme, noting that their support would go a long way in ensuring its success for the overall benefit of the 2027 Hajj intending pilgrims from Gombe State.
While monitoring the teaching session across the various classrooms, the Coordinator of the Pilgrims Enlightenment programme, Malam Maiwada Dahiru, congratulated the participants on being among the selected intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, noting that many others were yet to secure the opportunity.
He urged them to remain grateful to Almighty Allah for the privilege, and encouraged the participants always to ask questions on all aspects concerning the Hajj rites to broaden their understanding, and assured that the Board’s officials were always available to assist and provide the necessary guidance and support towards ensuring a seamless, smooth and successful 2027 Hajj Operation from Gombe State.
Malam Maiwada further informed the participants that the programme would initially hold every Saturday and Sunday until government schools proceed on holiday.
The Pilgrims Education, Orientation and Enlightenment Programme (BITA) was designed and organised by the Board and aims to equip intending pilgrims with the necessary knowledge and guidance to understand Hajj rites, as well as other essential aspects of the spiritual exercise towards ensuring a successful and rewarding Hajj experience.