Press Release
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fulfilled its promise by successfully securing suitable accommodation close to the Holy Mosque (Masjid Al-Haram) in Makkah for pilgrims from Kano State participating in the 2027 Hajj exercise.
The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this development today while supervising the inspection of the secured accommodation facilities in Saudi Arabia as part of the Board’s ongoing preparations for the 2027 Hajj.
This accommodation arrangement underscores the Board’s commitment to providing pilgrims from Kano State with convenient, comfortable, and easily accessible lodging throughout their spiritual journey.
According to the Director-General, the Board has successfully secured three accommodation buildings in Masfala, all strategically located adjacent to one another to ensure convenience, accessibility, and proximity for the pilgrims.
The three buildings have a combined accommodation capacity of 3,529 pilgrims.
He further disclosed that the Board had held a series of meetings with the leadership of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and relevant Saudi Arabian authorities as part of efforts to ensure a smooth and successful Hajj operation.
Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded so far and reaffirmed the Board’s determination to provide Kano State pilgrims with improved accommodation arrangements and enhanced welfare services throughout the 2027 Hajj exercise.
He further emphasized that the Board remains committed to fulfilling its promises and taking proactive measures to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and successful Hajj operation for all intending pilgrims from Kano State.
SIGNED:
Comrade Sulaiman Dederi
P.R.O.
