The Madina feeding committee, headed by Abdullahi Kabir, has inspected the kitchens contracted to serve Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj operation.
Pope Leo XIV emerged in a second round of ballot on Thursday, after the first ballot on Wednesday failed to produce a new pope.
“You too help us, then each other, to build bridges, with dialogue, with encounter, to be one people always at peace,” said the new Roman Catholic Church pope.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told reporters the pope will also appear on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the midday prayer on Sunday.
Mr Francis, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, polled the required two-thirds majority of votes in the election of the 267th pope.
Robert Francis emerged as the new Catholic pontiff on Thursday, the second day of the conclave.
The ballot battle for a new pope enters day two with accompanying black smoke signifying a catholic deadlock.
Polymarket, an American cryptocurrency-based betting site, has placed odds on candidates who will emerge.
Any Hajj fare deposit received after May 2 would be duly refunded, NAHCON said in a statement on Wednesday.
The governor implored the pilgrims to follow laid-down rules and avoid acts capable of tarnishing the state’s image and that of their respective families.
