By: Mukhtar Yahaya Shehu
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has commended the Executive Chairman of Gezawa Local Government, Alhaji Mukaddas Bala, and his counterpart from Minjibir Local Government, Captain Jibrin Nalado Aliyu, for taking full responsibility for the welfare of their pilgrims.
Alhaji Danbappa made the commendation during a visit to the Gezawa Islamic Center as part of his ongoing Hajj Induction Course (BITA) tour across the state.
In a statement signed by Public Relations officer state pilgrims welfare Board Sulaiman Abduuahi Dederi Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u called on pilgrims from both local governments in to pray for their chairmen while in the Holy Land. He also emphasized the importance of attending the Hajj Induction Course to properly understand the performance of Hajj rituals (Ibadat).
In their remarks, the chairmen pledged to provide Harami garments for male pilgrims, wrappers for female pilgrims, and 100 Saudi Riyals for each pilgrim from their respective areas.
Responding, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alhaji Yusif Lawan, expressed appreciation for the efforts and contributions of the Hajj Induction Course instructors in preparing pilgrims across the state.
