The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all pilgrims from the state.
In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Board Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, the DG made this known while receiving the Commander of the 3 Brigade, Kano, Brigadier General A.M. Tukur, who paid a courtesy visit to the Board’s office.
The Director General emphasized that since assuming office, he has prioritized building strong and cordial relationships with all security agencies to guarantee the protection of pilgrims.
In his remarks, Brigadier General A.M. Tukur stated that the purpose of the visit was to strengthen collaboration and synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Pilgrims Welfare Board in Kano State.
In a related development, the Director General also received the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kankarofi Ward in Kano Municipal Local Government. During the visit, he provided them with forms from the Federal Government aimed at facilitating assistance and support.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the APC Ward Chairman of Kankarofi Ward, Alhaji Sha’aibu Gambo, alongside the Chairman of Mai Taimako Organization, Alhaji Nura Bako, expressed their appreciation to the Director General for his support and commitment.
Similarly, the Abba/Tinubu Support Organization, under the leadership of Sa’ad Sulaiman Gezawa, also paid a courtesy visit to the Board.