By Abdurrahman Safiya , Kaduna
The Federal Government has been urged to consider reinstating the appointment of a National Amirul Hajj, as was the practice in the past.
His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, made this statement while receiving stakeholders from the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board at his palace.
The Emir emphasized the importance of reviving the selection of a National Amirul Hajj, who would serve as the leader of the Nigerian delegation during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
He noted that the concept of Amirul Hajj has its origins from the time of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), who encouraged the appointment of leaders to guide groups on such spiritual journeys.
The Emir stressed the need for making the appointment of a National Amirul Hajj a necessary and consistent part of the Hajj exercise.
On his part, the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, said they were at the Emir’s palace to invite His Highness to attend the final Hajj demonstration at the Hajj Camp.
Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u added that the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has concluded all necessary arrangements for the flag-off of the airlift of pilgrims scheduled for 13th May 2025.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alhaji Yusif Lawan, expressed deep appreciation to His Royal Highness, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II,for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.
He also echoed the call for the Federal Government to consider reinstating the position of the National Amirul Hajj.
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