The Federal Capital Territory Administration has acknowledged its dedication to making sure a hitch-free 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, gave the peace of mind at a one-day seminar for officers and intending pilgrims, on the Everlasting Hajj Camp, Bassan Jiwa, in Abuja on Saturday.
Mahmoud, represented by her Chief of Workers, Dr Abdullahi Isah, mentioned the administration remained proactive in guaranteeing that intending pilgrims complied with related insurance policies in step with pointers for the 2xercise.
In accordance with her, the administration launched the seminar to coach officers and intending pilgrims concerning the potential challenges of the Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
This, in line with her, is a testomony to the seriousness of the administration in the direction of recording extra successes within the train.
Mahmoud mentioned the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board had begun the implementation of methods to actualise the success of this yr’s Hajj whereas stating her conviction within the success of the train
“It’s the conviction of the present administration that the pilgrimage to the holy land is a journey of a lifetime which each Muslim with all of the means is enjoined to partake.
“The current administration stays dedicated to doing the whole lot potential to make sure that the FCT contingent will get the very best remedy in comparison with another state of the federation and even the world in all ramifications.
“I’m, subsequently, satisfied that with the dedication of the complete officers, coupled with the full-fledged conduct of our intending pilgrims each at residence and within the holy land, this yr’s Hajj operation, regardless of all potential challenges, would by the grace of Allah, be rated greater than the earlier ones,” the minister mentioned.
On his half, the Director, FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abubakar Evuti, mentioned the board had carried out two phases of training and orientation workouts, including that the radio enlightenment programme would begin after fasting.
Evuti added that the board registered a low turnout of intending pilgrims for the 2024 train as a result of excessive hajj fares, noting nonetheless, that the board would proceed with its line of actions in accordance with the efforts of the FCT Administration.
That is coming days after the Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, rejected the rise within the charges for the 2024 Hajj by the Nationwide Hajj Fee of Nigeria.
Ndume mentioned the event was unfair and a deliberate plan to disclaim Nigerian Muslims the chance to take part within the train.
