Jigawa State governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Najib Hussaini Adamu, Emir of Kazaure, as the Amirul Hajj and leader of the state’s delegation for the 2025 Hajj exercise.
This was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim.
The governor also approved the appointment of other individuals as members of the Amirul Hajj Team.
They include Dr. Yusuf Abdurrahman, Chief Imam of Hadejia Emirate, Alhaji Lawan Ya’u Roni, Talban Kazaure, Dr. Mahmoud Yunusa, Sa’in Dutse and Alhaji Adamu Dauda Zakar, Durbin Hadejia.
According to the statement, the appointments were made in recognition of the appointees’ records of hard work, commitment, patriotism, trustworthiness and piety.
While congratulating the new appointees, the SSG urged them to uphold these virtues as they carry out their duties, emphasizing the trust reposed in them by the government and people of Jigawa State.
The Amirul Hajj Team is expected to collaborate closely with the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board and other relevant agencies at state, federal, and international levels to ensure efficient and effective Hajj operations.
The statement noted that all the appointments take immediate effect.
