The last flight of intending pilgrims from Kebbi state, has departed Ahmadu Bello International Airport Birnin Kebbi with 211 passenger on board by 12:13 pm Friday to King Abdulazeez International Jedda.

Governor Nasir Idris his families and some government officials were among the passengers in the last flight.

Speaking to newsmen before his departure, Governor Nasir Idris, while commending the State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, hoped that the intending pilgrims would perform acceptable hajj exercise.

The Governor, also called on the intending pilgrims to pray for peace and harmony of the country.

He however thanked the people of the State for their support to the administration and urged them to maintain the tempo.

Cov/Abdullahi Tukur.

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