By Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria, April 11, 2026 (Series News Online)- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and the Forum of Chairmen and Executive Secretaries of State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards on Saturday paid a condolence visit to Governor Nasir Idris in Birnin Kebbi over the death of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru.
The delegation, led by NAHCON Director of Administration and Human Resources, Aliyu Shutti, who represented Chairman Ambassador Ismaila Abba Yusuf, said the entire Hajj family in Nigeria shared in the grief of the government and people of Kebbi State.
“Speaking during the visit at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, Shutti prayed the Almighty Allah to grant him Al-Jannah Firdausi and give the family and the state the fortitude to bear the loss,”
The delegation also sympathized with the Executive Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruk Aliyu Yaro, over a recent fire outbreak that affected part of his residence.
Shutti commended Governor Idris for his “unwavering commitment and support to Hajj operations in the state,” describing Kebbi as “one of the most organized and responsive states in Hajj management throughout the country.”
He noted that Kebbi was among the first five states fully prepared for the 2026 Hajj exercise, a feat he attributed to the Governor’s leadership and the competence of the Pilgrims Welfare Agency.
Responding, Governor Idris thanked the NAHCON leadership and members of the forum for the visit, describing it as “a source of comfort to the government and people of Kebbi State.”
The Governor paid tribute to the late Speaker, describing him as “a humble, tolerant, and grassroots politician dedicated to the service of humanity.” He added, “His death is a great loss to the state.”
Governor Idris reaffirmed confidence in the leadership of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency under Alhaji Faruk Aliyu Yaro, stating that his appointment was based on “proven experience and competence.”
He acknowledged the challenges associated with Hajj administration at the national level and prayed for the success of the current NAHCON leadership under Ambassador Ismaila Abba Yusuf. “I urge the Commission to remain focused and committed to improving Hajj operations in Nigeria,” the Governor said.
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of a Certificate of Commiseration by the NAHCON delegation to Alhaji Faruk Aliyu Yaro Enabo in sympathy over the recent fire incident.
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