While noting that there is still room for improvement, he assured his host that the state government would fully cooperate with the Federal Government’s agency with a view to ensuring that all its intending pilgrims are adequately vaccinated against infectious diseases such as meningitis, yellow fever and oral polio in order to satisfy the requirements for international travel.

“This is the time when people should come together to strengthen their faith and improve on their worship so that Allah can bring succour to the populace.”

“We believe that this happy event is one worth celebrating, for the fact that Almighty Allah has not only blessed you with longevity, but also with great talent and wisdom that you have deployed over the years in unblemished service to your community, your State and the nation.”

The immediate past Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has described as tissue of lies, a recent online publication alleging him of gross abuse of office and that he was grilled by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, on Monday February 26, 2024.

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the 5th board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) urging the members to bring their wealth of experience to bear by introducing innovative ideas to develop hajj operations in Nigeria.