Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has commended the state pilgrims’ welfare agency for its exemplary performance during the 2024 Hajj exercise.
A statement issued by the director general of the Interfaith Bureau, Umar Tahir, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
He said that the governor made the commendation when the agency submitted the Hajj 2024.
According to the statement, the governor pointed out that the agency completed the evacuation of all intending pilgrims to Makkah, ten days before the closing of King Abdul Azeez International Airport, which he described as unprecedented.
He recalled that all the pilgrims landed directly at Madina, spent four days in the city, visited holy sites and historic places before proceeding to Makkah.
Mr Tahir also pointed out that the pilgrims spent about a week at Makkah before going to Muna and subsequently proceeding to Arafat, adding that, “His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani, was happy with this seamless process.’’
“The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, adopted the pricing template of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, and this is worthy of commendation.
“Because of the transparent manner in which the Board chose the accommodation at Makkah, the Overseer of the Pilgrims Agency has been chosen as a member of NAHCON’s Committee of Accommodation and Catering Service Providers,’’ the governor said.
On his part, the executive chairman of the agency, Salihu Abubakar, commended Mr Sani for giving them a free hand to conduct the Hajj exercise.
Mr Salihu further said that the governor also provided the agency with the necessary support each time it needed assistance, adding that this went a long way in making the 2024 successful.
