The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (KSPWA) has acknowledged the pivotal role of the Kaduna State government, under Governor Uba Sani, in its recent successes.
The agency cited the government’s consistent financial, moral, and operational support as the cornerstone of its achievements.
This recognition was highlighted during the agency management and the Special Hajj Committee’s joint courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli at his palace in Zaria.
A press release issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Yunusa Mohammed Abdullahi, Sa’id the primary objective of the visit, which was led by the Executive Chairman of the KSPWA, Malam Salihu S. Abubakar, was to seek the emir’s continued support and blessing for a seamless and successful 2025 Hajj operation.
In his speech at the palace, Malam Salihu expressed profound gratitude for the emir’s past contributions to Hajj exercises and underscored the significance of their ongoing partnership.
He said: “The Kaduna State government’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of our pilgrims is truly exceptional.
“Their comprehensive support, encompassing vital financial resources and unwavering moral backing, has been instrumental in our accomplishments.
This level of support has distinguished the Kaduna agency from its counterparts.”
Malam Salihu reported that the agency has successfully registered 3,480 pilgrims for the upcoming Hajj season and has initiated a thorough enlightenment programme aimed at equipping the pilgrims with essential knowledge regarding Hajj procedures, regulations, and Islamic teachings.
In response, the emir commended the Special Hajj Committee for the impactful reforms implemented within the agency.
He emphasised that these reforms are crucial to ensure value for the significant investments made by pilgrims in their journey to Saudi Arabia.
Malam Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli stressed the importance of educating pilgrims about the prohibition of carrying contraband to the holy land, to prevent potential encounters with Saudi authorities.
He also urged the Nigerian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to maintain a close collaboration with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to guarantee that Nigerian pilgrims are treated with dignity throughout their stay.
