The third batch of Oyo State pilgrims has arrived Madina, Saudi Arabia.
The 238 pilgrims, who left Muritala International Airport in Lagos at 5:20 pm on Saturday evening, landed at the Abdul Azeez International Airport Madina in Saudi Arabia at 10:50 pm on the same day.
The pilgrims on arrival visited Prophet Muhammad’s Mosque in Medina.
Among the 238 pilgrims are Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Babatunde Musbaudeen as well as the Commissioner of Education, Barrister Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Raheem.
Other members of the contingent are the Head of Service Alhaja Hamdalat Agboola, the Vice Chairman State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing) Dr. Ibrahim Adebolu, and the Board’s Secretary, Alhaja Olanipekun.