Press Release
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed it commitment toward the welfare of the residents at home or outside the shore of the country.
The Honorable FCT Minister of State, DR. Mariya Mahmoud reaffirmed the pledge after receiving a plague of appreciation from the team that led the Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board to this year’s Hajj operation which was presented to the Administration
honour of appreciation in recognition of its mutual relationship with Saudi-based Hajj managers, commitment, and excellent performance.
Dr. Mahmoud expressed her happiness over performance of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board during the exercise that made the Muassasa in charge of Pilgrims from non Arabs speaking countries to recognize and appreciate.
She disclosed that the honour would go a long way in encouraging the administration to do more in enhance the provision of all support in religious activities in line with the renew hope of the present administration.
She stated that the administration under the leadership of honourable minister of FCT Barrister Nyesome Wike and herself have been executing projects since assumption of office for the betterment of a befitting Capital Territory.
Presenting the Plague to the minister, the Director of the Board, Abubakar Adamu Evuti said the award was received in Saudi Arabia at a special stakeholders’ 2024 Hajj gathering organised by the Tawafah Company for Pilgrims of African Non-Arab Countries, popularly known as Mu’assasa.
He informed the Minister that the event was attended by dignitaries in Nigeria which include The Chairman/. CEO National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alh Jalal Arabi States executives and major stakeholders in Hajj matters from Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
He described the award as an exciting development in Hajj administration in the the Nigerian capital City, Abuja.
Meanwhile, about 3000 pilgrims who participated in the 2024 Hajj have since returned home after exercise.
