AWARD: Governor Fintiri, Bags Award of Excellence.

 26-9-2023
By: AISHA SAAD

The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, have received an Award of Excellence as Best  Supportive  Governor, in 2023 Hajj operations by independent Hajj Reporters.

This was revealed by the Executive Secretary, Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Commission, Malam Abubakar Salihu, at a press briefing  organised by  the Commission.

Also, the Executive Secretary has equally earned an Award for Best State on Pilgrims enlightenment and education, who had played significant role in enhancing the overall Hajj exercise in 2023. 

Malam Abubakar Salihu, further announced that intending Pilgrims should deposit  the sum of 4.5 Million Naira for 2024 Hajj exercise which is subject to change  due to galloping of the Dollar, adding that, the National Hajj Commission has allocated 2488 seats to Adamawa State. He said that all intending pilgrims should pay their Hajj fares before February ending for issuance of visa on time.  

The Executive Secretary, made it clear that pilgrims who over pay their Hajj fares  in 2023 will be given back their balances through bank draft. And, called on pilgrims who are yet to receive their  excess luggages to exercise  patience, efforts are being made to convey their luggages soon.
Climax of the press briefing was questions and answers.