In preparation for the 2026 Hajj exercise, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has selected about sixty (60) Hajj Induction Course teachers across the state to conduct weekly induction classes for intending pilgrims.
The selection was announced during a meeting held with the teachers at the Board’s headquarters. Speaking at the meeting, the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, stated that the selected teachers will be deployed to ten (10) designated induction centers across the state to ensure effective and comprehensive training of pilgrims ahead of the Hajj.
The designated centers include the School for Arabic Studies, Ungogo Local Government Area, Gwarzo, Bichi, Rimin-Gado, Wudil, Gezawa, Kura, Rano, and Tudun Wada Local Government Areas.
The Director General, who was represented by the Head of Bita and Board Member, Malam Tijjani Sani Maihula, emphasized the importance of dedication, discipline, and commitment in the discharge of their duties. He charged the teachers to carry out their responsibilities with sincerity and professionalism, noting that proper induction is key to ensuring a successful and hitch-free Hajj exercise.
In his remarks, the Director of Propagation, Education and Enlightenment, Alhaji Murtala Lawan Sani, called on the instructors to uphold the standards of the Board and properly guide intending pilgrims on the rites of Hajj in accordance with Islamic teachings and regulations set by the relevant authorities.
Alhaji Murtala Lawan Sani further assured that the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board remains committed to early preparation and capacity building as part of its efforts to enhance the welfare and performance of Kano State pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj.