By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has inaugurated 26 committees to ensure the smooth conduct of the 2025 Hajj exercise.

The Executive Chairman of the Agency, Mallam Salihu Abubakar, presided over the inauguration ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Abubakar disclosed that the 26 committees comprise a combined membership of 75 individuals and were established with the approval of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State.

According to Abubakar, the committees have been tasked with ensuring the welfare and well-being of pilgrims throughout the pilgrimage. "The committees are to assist and ensure the welfare and well-being of the pilgrims. The officials have been briefed and given the necessary guidelines," he said.

The committees cover various aspects of the Hajj exercise, including Medical Team, Finance, Reception in Mecca and Medina, Accommodation and Welfare, Catering and Hadaya. Other committees include Report Writing, Security and Special Services, Jeddah Inbound and Outbound, Stores, Luggage and Weighing, and Media and Publicity.

The chairman urged the committee members to work with diligence, integrity, and in the fear of God, as they discharge their duties.

Abubakar further revealed that a total of 4,061 pilgrims are expected to perform the 2025 Hajj under the supervision of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.

Meanwhile, the agency has announced that the transportation of intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj will commence on May 14.

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