From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Sokoto State returning pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will undergo a test to confirm their health status at the Airport.
Over 3,000 pilgrims were airlifted through Sultan Abubakar lll, International Airport Sokoto and performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year.
Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad Walin Gagi who announced that said the measure was to ensure that the pilgrims are in good health.
Walin Gagi said while in their Holy land, the pilgrims mingled with thousands of pilgrims from various countries in the world who might have contracted Covid-19 and other communicable diseases, hence the need to check their health condition upon their return home.
To this end, already a Medical team have been designated at the Sultan Abubakar lll, International Airport Sokoto for the conduct of the exercise.
He therefore called for understanding from the pilgrims and their relatives over a little delay they will experience at the Airport as a result of the exercise.
He thanked the state government for providing all the required medicaments and logistics for the successful conduct of the exercise.
