Ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced an induction course for intending Pilgrims from the state.
The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, disclosed this during a meeting held today with Ulama (Islamic scholars), who will lead the induction courses at the various centres.
Represented by the Director of Administration and General Services, Alhaji Yusif A. Muktar, the Director-General stated that the meeting is a cornerstone for the success of the training, emphasizing the importance of Ulama’s participation.
In his remarks, the Director of Hajj Operations, Alhaji Muhammed Ghali Muhammed, emphasized that preparations for this year’s Hajj operations have officially begun. He urged the Ulama in the state to intensify prayers for the successful execution of the Hajj activities.
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Earlier, the Director of Propagation, Education, and Enlightenment, Alhaji Murtala Lawan Sani, announced the designated centres where pilgrims can attend induction courses nearest to their local government areas on weekends.
The categorized centres are Bichi Center which covers Dawakin-Tofa, Bagwai, Tsanyawa, Ghari, Dambatta, and Makoda Local Government Areas.
Also, the Gwarzo Center includes Rogo, Kiru, Karaye, and Shanono Local Government Areas. Another is the School of Arabic Studies, which covers Municipal Gwale, Nasarawa, Fagge, Dala, Tarauni, Ungogo, and Kumbotso Local Government Areas.
Rimin Gado Center, according to the release, Covers Tofa, Kabo, and Madobi Local Government Areas, while Wudil Comprises Gaya, Ajingi, Warawa, Takai, Sumaila, Albasu, and Garko Local Government Areas.
Gezawa Covers Gabasawa and Minjibir Local Government Areas; the Kura center includes Bebeji, Garin Malam, and Dawakin Kudu Local Government Areas.
Also, Rano Center Covers Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government Areas, and Doguwa Center includes Tudun Wada Local Government Area.
The Board appeals to all prospective pilgrims to ensure they attend the induction courses at their respective centres.