2027 HaJJ: Emir of Zazzau assures NAHCON chairman of support

 The Emir of Zazzau, Ambasador   Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, Wednesday paid a curtsey visit to the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

The royal father who visited the chairman at Hajj House, Abuja, assured NAHCON of the traditional institution’s support while advocating for continuous improvements and sustained efficiency in the administration of hajj exercises for Nigerian pilgrims.

The emir also commended the leadership of NAHCON for its ongoing efforts to reform hajj operations, noting that managing the logistics for tens of thousands of pilgrims is a monumental task that requires high level of dedication, transparency, and strategic planning.

He stated that the Zazzau Emirate, and the traditional institution at large, remains a critical stakeholder in mobilizing and sensitizing intending pilgrims to ensure a seamless exercise.

“Hajj is a significant spiritual journey, and the comfort, safety, and well-being of our people while fulfilling this religious obligation must remain paramount,” the Emir stated. “We are here to offer our prayers, counsel, and  support to NAHCON. We also urge the commission to sustain its drive toward structural efficiency, early preparations, and transparent communication to overcome recurring operational challenges,” he said.

Responding, the Chairman of NAHCON expressed deep gratitude to the Emir of Zazzau for the historic visit, describing it as a major morale booster for the management and staff of the commission.

 The chairman informed the royal father of the commission’s latest policy frameworks, digital innovations, and strategic partnerships aimed at reducing costs, improving accommodation and feeding arrangements, and streamlining the airlift of pilgrims.