Date: 2018-08-30

The first batch of Pilgrims from Kwara state who performed this year's pilgrimage courtesy the Senate President, Doctor Bukola Saraki have arrived safely back home.

The second batch are expected to arrive on Saturday this week.

The chairman of ABS committee on Hajj, Umrah and Jerusalem,Retired Justice Idris Haroun dropped this hint in Ilorin during an interview with our staff Correspondent, Tunde Akanbi.

Justice Haroun said all the Pilgrims are hale and hearty.

According to him, the first batch came via Dubai through Emirate Airline and landed at the Muritala Mohammed Airport, Lagos but had since joined their families.

Justice Haroun prayed God to grant the Senate President his heart desires and fulfill all his spiritual accomplishments while a cross section of the Pilgrims who spoke with our correspondent, commended Dr. Bukola saraki for enabling them to fulfill one of the pillars of Islam during their life time.

According to him, the whole process was hitch free and flawless.

It would be recalled that the Senate President inaugurated a ten man committee on the tenth of May this year for the sponsorship of pilgrims performing Umrah, Hajj and Juresalem.