Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged pilgrims embarking on this year’s hajj to serve as exemplary ambassadors of the state and country by avoiding any behaviour that could tarnish their reputation.
While addressing the pilgrims at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, on Tuesday, Mr Fubara encouraged them to offer special prayers for the blessings and development of Nigeria, acknowledging their privilege to undertake the sacred journey.
He charged them to conduct themselves in a manner that would bring honour and pride to Rivers State and the nation, emphasising the importance of their role as representatives of the country in the holy land.
“I wish you well and also say you’re privileged to embark on this holy journey. What you owe the country and state is prayers for a better country and better state. We believe strongly that you’re going to be good ambassadors to us.
” You will not do anything to bring any form of shame to us, so I want to join the Hajj Commission and every one that has supported in one way or the other to say journey mercy. Come back with blessings that will bring development and growth to our dear country.”
