The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa has announced a new strategy for the Hajj Induction Course (BITA).
During the official closing ceremony of the board’s weekly training programme in Gwarzo, Kano State, Danbappa explained that the decision was made in consideration of the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, allowing intending pilgrims to stay at home and avoid unnecessary movement.
A statement by Public Relations Officer of the board, Sulaiman Dederi, read; ‘Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa explained that the decision was made in consideration of the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, allowing intending pilgrims to stay at home and avoid unnecessary movement.
‘To facilitate this, the board has collaborated with radio stations to air special programmes featuring Hajj Induction Course teachers. This initiative aims to educate intending pilgrims on Hajj procedures via radio, ensuring they benefit from the training while observing Ramadan’.
He urged the pilgrims to use the sacred period to intensify prayers for the success of this year’s Hajj operation, and to pray for the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusif, who ‘has been providing the necessary support for the pilgrimage’.
Danbappa also called on the pilgrims to adhere strictly to all rules and regulations set by the Saudi Arabian authorities, especially the NUSUK card, which contains all essential information about the pilgrims.
On behalf of the BITA teachers, Malam Bala Kayyu expressed gratitude to the board for its continued support and contributions to the pilgrims in the state.
Dignitaries at the official closing ceremony included the Director of Hajj Operations, the Director of Administration and General Services, the Director of Hajj Mobilization, the Director of Planning, and the Director of Special Duties.