From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
The Kano state Pilgrims Welfare Board has revealed that arrangements have been finalized for commencement of weekly induction course for 2025 intending pilgrims across the nine designated centres in the state.
The Director-General of the board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, disclosed this during a meeting held on Tuesday with Ulama (Islamic scholars) who will lead the induction courses at the various centers.
In a statement by the board’s spokesman, Sulaiman Dederi, the DG, represented by the Director of Administration and General Services, Alhaji Yusif A. Muktar, stated that the meeting is a cornerstone for the success of the training, “emphasizing the importance of the Ulama’s participation”.
In his remarks, the Director of Hajj Operations, Alhaji Muhammed Ghali Muhammed, emphasized that preparations for this year’s Hajj operations have officially begun. He urged the Ulama in the state to intensify prayers for the successful execution of the Hajj activities.
Earlier, the Director of Propagation, Education, and Enlightenment, Alhaji Murtala Lawan Sani, announced the designated centers where pilgrims can attend induction courses nearest to their local government areas on weekends.
The categorized centers are as follows:
1. Bichi Center
A- Dawakin-Tofa
B- Bagwai
C- Tsanyawa
D- Ghari
E- Dambatta
D- Makoda Local Government Areas.
2. Gwarzo Center
A- Rogo
B- Kiru
C- Karaye
D- Shanono Local Government Areas.
3. School for Arabic Studies Center
A- Municipal
B- Gwale
C- Nasarawa
D- Fagge
E- Dala
F-Tarauni
G- Ungogo
H+ Kumbotso Local Government Areas.
4. Rimin Gado Center : Covers Tofa, Kabo, and Madobi Local Government Areas.
5. Wudil Center : Comprises Gaya, Ajingi, Warawa, Takai, Sumaila, Albasu, and Garko Local Government Areas.
6. Gezawa Center : Covers Gabasawa and Minjibir Local Government Areas.
7. Kura Center : Includes Bebeji, Garin Malam, and Dawakin Kudu Local Government Areas.
8. Rano Center: Covers Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government Areas.
9. Doguwa Center : Includes Tudun Wada Local Government Area.
He said the board appeals to all prospective pilgrims to ensure they attend the induction courses at their respective centers.
