By Soliu Oyesiji
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to prevent delays in the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
Director General of the Board, Abubakar Matawalle, made the appeal while receiving a NAHCON delegation on an official visit to the state, stressing that timely airlift is critical to a smooth pilgrimage.
“We have finalised all arrangements for our intending pilgrims and expect that there will be no unnecessary delays from air carriers when the airlifting begins,” he said.
Matawalle noted that the board had completed necessary preparations, urging NAHCON to ensure efficient coordination with airlines to avoid inconveniences.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation and NAHCON Commissioner for the North-West, Muhammad Bin Usman, said the team was in Kano to assess facilities provided for pilgrims.
He explained that similar inspections were being carried out across states in the region to ensure readiness for the Hajj exercise, assuring that concerns raised would be communicated to the commission’s headquarters for prompt action.
Also speaking, the NAHCON Zonal Director for Kano, Ahmad Kalgo, commended the board for its level of preparedness and organisation.
He encouraged the board to sustain its sensitisation and enlightenment programmes, particularly in the area of Hajj induction, to ensure a successful exercise.
