The Head of Infection Prevention Control at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria Medical Clinic, Prof. Thairu Yunusa, has praised the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and its 2024 Hajj pilgrims for their exemplary organization during the holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the board’s deputy spokesperson, Taofeek Lawal, Yunusa made his commendation during an outreach to the pilgrims at Alsaad Flower Hotel 2, Misfalah Makkah, on Saturday.
Yunusa said, “My own is very simple, simple in the sense that if you are going to have a discussion and you are going to talk to some states’ pilgrims; if you are going to talk to Lagos State pilgrims, it is so easy to talk because the Lagos State pilgrims, the Lagos State Board, and the Lagos State Muasasa are all very organised. In fact, (they are) the best in Nigeria.”
He explained that his team’s visit aimed to enhance the state’s ongoing efforts and to encourage the pilgrims to maintain good health as they complete the Hajj rituals in Mina, Arafah, and other locations.
Responding on behalf of the state, Dr. Ahmad Jebe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Islamic Matters, expressed gratitude to the NAHCON team for acknowledging the state’s efforts in supporting the pilgrims.
Jebe stated, “With the level of support and encouragement received from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the officials will continue to work diligently to provide comfort for the pilgrims throughout the Hajj exercise.”
