2013 HAJJ REPORT, SAUDI AUTHORITY COMMENDS AREGBESOLA ON E-LEARNING.

The Authority of Saudi Arabia has commended Governor of the state of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on his contribution to ‘e-learning’ through the introduction of ‘Opon-Imo’ ,the Tablet of Knowledge which was a world- acclaimed breakthrough in educational development.

Ogbeni Aregbesola who received the report of 2013 Hajj Operation at Executive CouncilChamber in his office  commended Commissioner of Home Affairs,Tourism and Culture, Alhaji Sikiru Adetona Ayedun, SSA to Governor on Religion, Alhaji Dihkrullahi Hassan and other members of the board for the hitch free Hajj Operation.

The Governor who was happy with the report said Hajj exercise is tough and required strength of the Pilgrims where over two million people will be performing spiritual assignment at the same time. He maintained that Hajj exercise is not the same as Umurah as Hajj is more rigorous while Umurah is with ease.

Ogbeni Aregbesola therefore warned the board to take into consideration the age limit set aside by National Hajj Commission of Nigeria while insisting on the physical fitness of the intending Pilgrims to be able to perform all important aspects of Hajj.

Earlier in his report presentation, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Tourism and Culture, Alhaji Sikiru Adetona Ayedun thanked the Governor for giving the board all the supports needed to have successful Hajj Operation.

Alhaji Ayedun place it on record that  the state  was the first to be  airlifted to Saudi Arabia in Nigeria and first to return to Nigeria. He said all these were as a result of brilliant and welfare of Pilgrims  package the state has put in place since the inception of Ogbeni Aregbesola administration in the state.

Alhaji Ayedun said the recognition accorded the State Officials by the custodian of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah at a dinner in honour of State of Osun contribution to ‘e-learning through the introduction of ‘Opon Imo’ attest to the fact that Osun has recorded landmark achievements since the inception of Ogbeni Aregbesola administration.

Also speaking, Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Religion, Alhaji Dikhrullahi Hassan said the board has put in place the medical screening for the intending Pilgrims so as to ensure physical fitness of the Pilgrimages. He then thanked the governor for given all necessary supports to achieve a successful Hajj Operation.

Highlight of the presentation was visual presentation of activities of 2013 Hajj Operation.

Present at the presentation were Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji  Moshood  Adeoti, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, Head of Service, Mr Sunday Owoeye, members of State Executive,Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Tourism and Culture, Mrs Olajumoke Bello and staff of Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.