The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has inaugurated ad hoc committees for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The event took place at the Meena Event Centre in Kano. Director-General Alhaji Abubakar Matawalle, who presided over the ceremony, described the committees' role as a sacred responsibility. He urged members to act with integrity and professionalism in executing their duties.
Matawalle emphasized the need for transparency in the management of pilgrims' funds and logistics. He warned committee members against exploitation or misconduct, stating that such actions would undermine public trust. The board aims to ensure a seamless experience for Kano pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia. Specific units within the committees will handle medical coordination, documentation, accommodation, and transportation.
No financial figures, timelines, or names of committee members beyond Matawalle were disclosed during the event. The board did not announce new policies or changes to the selection process for pilgrims. The 2026 Hajj is expected to draw thousands of Nigerian Muslims, including over 10,000 from Kano State. The state government reiterated its commitment to supporting the welfare of intending pilgrims.
Alhaji Abubakar Matawalle demands integrity from Hajj committees while overseeing a system where past pilgrim funds mismanagement has gone uninvestigated. Kano's intending pilgrims face the same risks of exploitation each season without accountability for prior failures. The 2026 process begins with warnings, not reforms. Trust is being asked to precede proof.
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