By: Mukhtar Yahaya
Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has called on ad-hoc staff to uphold integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He made this appeal during the inauguration of various ad-hoc committees for the 2026 Hajj operations in Kano.

In a statement signed by public relations officer state pilgrims welfare Board Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi Alhaji Abubakar Matawalle emphasized that the assignment given to the staff is a sacred trust bestowed upon them by the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to ensure effective service delivery to pilgrims.
He therefore urged all committee members to demonstrate honesty, dedication, and a strong sense of responsibility in carrying out their assignments.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alhaji Yusuf Lawan, expressed appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for approving the nomination of staff selected to serve on the various committees.

Alhaji Yusuf Lawan also wished the committee members success and prayed for Allah’s guidance and strength to enable them to effectively carry out the responsibilities entrusted to them.
The inaugurated committees include:
Media Committee, led by Mustapha Muhd.
Medical Committee, led by Dr. Ibrahim Musa Idris.
Committee of Preachers, led by Sheikh Tijjani Sani Maihula.
Hajj Tribunal Committee, led by Ibrahim Haruna Khalil.
Environment Committee, led by Dr. Mahmud Abba.
Social Media Committee, led by Ishak Abdul.
Hisbah Committee, led by Malam Mujahideen Aminuddeen.
Security Committee, led by A.U. Umar.