By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to support the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to ensure a successful conduct of the 2025 Hajj exercise.
The governor made this known during a courtesy visit to the management of NAHCON at the Hajj House in Abuja.
He assured the Commission that the government of Borno State would provide the necessary support, political will, and resources to assist NAHCON in fulfilling its mandate.
As the Chairman of North East Governors’ Forum, Zulum further promised to relay the outcome of the discussions to the governors of the region, with the aim of ensuring timely payments and completion of all necessary requirements within the stipulated deadlines.
He emphasised the importance of effectively managing the number of intending pilgrims to ensure the smooth conduct of the Hajj without any issues.
He stated, “What matters is not the number of individuals who will perform the 2025 Hajj, but the efficiency and meticulousness with which those who have paid will carry out the exercise.”
The governor also took the opportunity to commend the federal government of Nigeria, under the distinguished leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, for their unwavering support to the Hajj Commission since the beginning of the current administration.
“I am aware of the challenges we faced last year, but I believe most of them have been addressed. Organising a flawless Hajj operation is no easy task, but I believe that with dedication, support, and an open-minded approach, all issues can be resolved.” he added.
In a remark, the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Professor Abdullah Saleh Usman, informed Governor Zulum that the Commission had already secured space for 52,000 pilgrims at Masha’ir along with a reasonable allocation for VIPs and an additional 15,000 spaces for tour operators.
