{"id":161801,"date":"2025-05-09T17:36:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T16:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/shettima-urges-pilgrims-to-preserve-pride-dignity-of-nigeria-in-saudi-arabia"},"modified":"2025-05-09T18:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T17:38:59","slug":"shettima-urges-pilgrims-to-preserve-pride-dignity-of-nigeria-in-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/shettima-urges-pilgrims-to-preserve-pride-dignity-of-nigeria-in-saudi-arabia","title":{"rendered":"Shettima urges pilgrims to preserve pride, dignity of Nigeria in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, on Friday admonished Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to preserve the pride and dignity of the country during their stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>Shettima gave the admonition at the inauguration of the first batch of pilgrims at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur dear intending pilgrims, know that you are more than spiritual travellers. You are ambassadors of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou carry with you, not only your faith, but also the pride and dignity of this nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour conduct, your devotion, and your unity must reflect the values we hold dear.<\/p>\n<p>This responsibility is not light. It is noble,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Shettima assured the Pilgrims that President Bola Tinubu had made available all the necessary resources to ensure the success of the 2025 Hajj.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the President\u2019s commitment reflects his administration\u2019s covenant with the people to protect, support, and to elevate every Nigerian, in every sphere of life.<\/p>\n<p>He, therefore, urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and all stakeholders in the hajj operation to work together to deliver the burden of expectations upon the government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201d The success of this Hajj operation rests on all our shoulders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf any of us falters, whether a logistical officer who overlooks a detail or a pilgrim who forgets the dignity of the flag he carries, the consequences could turn what should be a joyful experience into yet another avoidable catastrophe. We must not let that happen,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Shettima commended Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, for fostering the atmosphere of religious tolerance, mutual respect, and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, Uzodinma\u2019s support is both heartening and symbolic of a nation coming into harmony with itself.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Alhaji Sa\u2019ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic, NSCIAl, also commended Uzodinma for promoting religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence in the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dThis event is a big statement that in this blessed country called Nigeria we still have people like the governor of Imo state who stood up so tall to ensure that this programme was held in Imo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dIt is a testament to anybody who really wants to see what Nigeria is all about.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dAt this place there are Christians and even non believers who don\u2019t even believe in Allah all seated to be part of this national programme.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is not just a programme for the Muslims. I believe this is an important message to all and sundry that if we really want our country to move forward we have to respect one another,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Sultan reiterated the importance of religious tolerance and harmony in moving the nation forward<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, on Friday admonished Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to preserve the pride and dignity of the country during their stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 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