According to News report from Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board has announced that the inaugural flight for the 2024 Muslim pilgrimage has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 21st May.

This change, as stated by the Board on Sunday, is due to delays in the initial plans by NAHCON and the airlines.

“What this change means is that our pilgrims should not come to the camp on Sunday again as earlier announced.

They should come tomorrow, Monday 20, ahead of their inaugural flight on Tuesday.

“This affects only the intending pilgrims whose names were earlier scheduled for the inaugural flight.

“Further information will be released to guide all our pilgrims and the general public. While this slight change is regretted, it is totally out of the control of the state pilgrims board or any local authorities.”

Meanwhile, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has prayed for a successful Hajj operations for the 2024 pilgrims from the state.

He also appealed to them to offer special prayers for the nation's peace, unity and prosperity.

Sulu-Gambari enjoined them to see the opportunity of their visit to the holy cities of Madinah and Makkah as a great honour to move closer to Almighty Allah.

The Emir thanked Almighty Allah for his numerous blessings and providence on the people of Ilorin Emirate, the people of Kwara and Nigerians at large to be privileged among millions of adherents globally that will visit and worship in the Holy Land this year.

He said: “As you all depart your respective homes with joy, please remember to pray for global peace and harmony while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.