Muhammad Tukur
The 2024 State Amirul Hajj team and the management of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Commission presented their independent post-Hajj report to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri The team attributed the success of the 2024 Hajj operations to the state government’s commitment and support.
Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur representing the 2024 Amirul Hajj, commended the government for its incredible support, the Executive Secretary’s commitment, and the stakeholders’ understanding. He expressed hope that the report would provide valuable insights for improving future Hajj operations.
The team identified areas for improvement, including the lack of standard requirements for scheduled officers, limited versatility, and inadequate ICT compliance. They recommended developing a comprehensive template for appointing local government schedule officers.
Executive Secretary Mal Salihu Abubakar described the 2024 Hajj exercise as a great success, surpassing the previous year’s performance. He attributed this to the board’s deliberate efforts to improve and the guidance of Governor Fintiri.
Governor Fintiri thanked the teams for their efforts, acknowledging the success of the past three years. He assured continued government support to improve future Hajj operations. He also expressed concerns about impositions by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and pledged to work with other governors to address these issues.
The Governor approved recommendations one to four and directed the SSG office to study the reports and consider them for future
Mubarak Shuaybu Shelleng
