2024-06-07 14:26:19
A couple of days earlier than the beginning of the Hajj, the nice Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the Minister of Territorial Administration Atanga Nji Paul is growing the variety of journeys to make sure the graceful operating of departure operations for the Cameroonian trustworthy. A dedication welcomed by the Muslim group.
Douala Airport: the minister conveys the needs of the presidential couple to the pilgrims
Uncommon scene this June 6 on the tarmac of Douala worldwide airport. Atanga Nji Paul, Minister of Territorial Administration (Minat) and president of the Nationwide Hajj Fee, got here in particular person to oversee the embarkation of a contingent of 342 pilgrims leaving for Saudi Arabia. A shock journey to ship a powerful message: “The Head of State and his spouse want you and pious pilgrimage. Could your prayers be answered”, he mentioned to a cheering crowd, as reported by a journalist from 237online.com current on website. A robust gesture which testifies to the eye paid by the very best authorities to the graceful operating of this vital second within the non secular lifetime of Cameroonian Muslims.
Garoua: 267 different pilgrims fly away in fervor
In the meantime, greater than 1000 km to the north, Garoua worldwide airport was experiencing the identical pleasure. Below the management of native administrative authorities, 267 different pilgrims took off in the direction of the holy locations of Islam, their hearts swollen with religion and hope. “It’s a blessed day. We prayed a lot to expertise this second, and now, by the grace of Allah and the kindness of our president, our dream has come true.”, confides, with tears of pleasure in her eyes, Fadimatou, a 58-year-old dealer who’s getting ready to set foot on the sacred floor of the Kaaba for the primary time. Since June 3, there have already been 6 flights and 1000’s of pilgrims who’ve reached Saudi Arabia to participate within the Hajj scheduled for June 14 to 16.
A presidential grant of 1.56 billion which relieves pilgrims
This huge mobilization owes a lot to the unwavering help supplied by President Paul Biya to the pilgrims. Like yearly, the Head of State has certainly launched a considerable subsidy of 1.56 billion FCFA to accompany the trustworthy on their journey. A vital monetary increase that considerably reduces the price of journey and makes it accessible to as many individuals as potential. “ With out this providential assist from the president, I’d by no means have been capable of make my childhood dream come true. I’ll pray daily in Mecca for God to bless him and provides him lengthy life.”, says Abdoulaye, a farmer from the Far North area who is among the fortunate ones. A generosity from the Head of State which instructions the admiration and recognition of the complete Muslim group.
Atanga Nji on all fronts for serene pilgrimages
Reception at airports, flight monitoring, on-site supervision… Minister Atanga Nji is working arduous to make sure that Cameroonians expertise a pilgrimage in the very best situations of consolation and safety. “I’ll personally be certain that every pilgrim is handled with all consideration and returns house safely after having fulfilled their spiritual obligation,” hammered out the one who has efficiently supervised the group of Catholic and Muslim pilgrimages from Cameroon for a number of years. An implication welcomed by Moussa Oumarou, secretary of the Muslim group of Douala: “The Minat is our guardian angel. His presence by our facet reassures and comforts us“. A pillar on which pilgrims can depend with closed eyes to completely reside their religion.