The Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Amb. Isma’il Abba Yusuf and the Director-General, Kano State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, have expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Sulaiman Usman, who passed away following a brief illness.
According to the statement by the Public Relations Officer of Kano Pilgrims Board, Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, Amb. Yusuf was represented by the Director of Administration, Alhaji Alidu Shutti, who led the NAHCON delegation on a condolence visit to the deceased’s family while the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board team was led by its Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Yusuf Aliyu Muktar.
Until his retirement, the deceased served as Director Planning Research and Statistics at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), as well as Pioneer Director of States and Zones.
He also served as the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board before becoming the Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Board.
During the condolence visit, the delegation prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him eternal rest, and admit him into Jannatul Firdaus.
They also prayed for Allah to grant his family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
While speaking on behalf of NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Alidu Shutti described Late Alh Usman as a seasoned Hajj Manager and Administrator who contributed immensely to the success of the Commission since its establishment.
He urged the family to remain united and steadfast after his demise.
The NAHCON delegation included the Director of Planning, Ibrahim Mahmud, the Special Assistant to the Chairman/CEO, Ahmed Maigari of the Commission and the Assistant Director, States and Zones, Zaenab Mohammad among others.