The Minister of State of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud has inaugurated a 7-man Committee to ensure the general supervision and coordination of all FCT Pilgrims Hajj activities.
During the inauguration, the Minister said that FCT was among the three States, FCT, Nasarawa, and Kebbi that were first to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia.
“We are happy to witness this 2024 Hajj operations, as activities have started, and we have to commend the board for what they have been doing since we have started.
“Hajj operation is full of several activities. However, I can assure you that we do not have anything that will prevent us from having a successful airlift for our intending pilgrims. So we thank Almighty Allah for His guidance.
“I think we’re going to have a seven-member committee, and it is going to be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the Honourable Minister of State of the FCT, Dr Abdullahi Isah Kauramata,” she stated.
Mahmoud commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for the support given to the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board in the area of decent accommodation and sundry issues.
She however, expressed confidence in the ability of the committee to succeed in its assignment.
Responding on behalf of the Committee, the Chairman of the Committee and Senior Special Assistant on Administration and Strategy Administration and Strategy, Dr Abdullahi Isah Kauramata, emphasised that by the Grace of Allaah the Almighty, the 2024 Hajj operation will be a successful operation for the FCT.
“We will do all that is necessary to ensure that we deliver on the mandate given to us. I am particularly happy, looking at the calibre of people in the team.
“These are people who have participated in different assignments including Hajj operations.”
Lantana Nasir
