Bauchi State has been honored with a plaque of appreciation in recognition of its mutual relationship with Saudi base Hajj managers, commitment and excellent performance in the 2024 Hajj operation.
In a text receives from Saudi Arabia said the event took place at a special Stakeholders 2024 hajj gathering organized by the Tawafah Company for pilgrims of African Non-Arab Countries popularly as Mu’assasa.
In a statement Signed by the Information Officer of Bauchi Pilgrims Welfare Board, Muhammad Sani Yunusa, said the event was attended by dignitaries in Nigeria which include The Chairman/. CEO National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON Alh Jalaluddeen Arabi.
Accepting the honor of behalf of the State Government, The Executive Secretary Bauchi Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Imam Abdurrahman Ibrahim Idris described the event as an exciting development in Hajj administration in the state.
Imam Abdurrahman use the forum to reiterate the commitment of Governor Bala Abdulkadir administration to sustain the support of pilgrimage and general welfare of pilgrims at home and in Saudi Arabia.
In another development, the fifth batch of Bauchi State pilgrims has successfully landed Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport today Sunday at about 3:32pm with 550 pilgrims who performed Hajj 2024.