Governor Aregbesola urges pilgrims to pray for Nigeria's economy

The governor of Osun state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has made an appeal to pilgrims to the 2016 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Governor Aregbesola urged the travellers to pray for a positive change in Nigeria's economy and Osun state, Naija247news reports.

“Nigeria’s economic situation needs the prayers of all and sundry for us to survive this situation we are in today.

I believe as you are going to the holy land, God will answer your prayers. So, I appeal to you to please remember Nigeria and the state of Osun in your prayers while you are in Saudi Arabia.

With God all things are possible, we need to redirect our steps as a country and turn to God and be sincere as well. Nigeria can be great again”, he added.

The governor also commended the intending pilgrims on the Hajj, which he described as an essential pillar of Islam, for Muslims.

“I congratulate you for being able to embark on this journey of spiritual rebirth despite the harsh economic situation the country is facing.

I want you to maximize every minute of your spiritual journey to the holy land and pray for yourselves and the growth of Nigeria.

The holy land of Mecca is a place where whatever is asked from God shall be granted. I implore you to make use of every minute of the period you will be spending there to seek the face of God.

I urge you to always maintain the Omoluabi virtue which the state of Osun is known for while you are at the holy land", the governor stated.

All of this was said at the farewell programme, organised for the 724 intending pilgrims from the state, at the Government Secretariat in Osogbo.

The 2016 intending Hajj pilgrims are set to leave Nigeria for Saudi Arabia on August 8, 2016.

Governor Aregbesola urges pilgrims to pray for Nigeria's economy

The governor of Osun state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has made an appeal to pilgrims to the 2016 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

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