A proposed Hajj training and resource centre named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been unveiled in Lagos, with organisers outlining plans to improve the preparation of Nigerians for the annual pilgrimage to Makkah.
The project, initiated by the Like Minds of Ulama Community Development Association (South-West), was formally presented recently at Glover Memorial Hall, Custom Street, Lagos Island. The event brought together representatives of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), officials of the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs, clerics, community leaders, and intending pilgrims.
Although construction has not yet begun, organisers said the centre is designed to serve as a permanent hub for Hajj preparation, offering structured training and spiritual guidance for pilgrims.
Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Islamic Matters, Dr Abdullahi Ahmad Jebe, described the project as a major step towards strengthening Hajj preparation and deepening spiritual awareness among Muslims.
He said the planned facility would provide training on Hajj rites, health awareness, travel logistics, and other essential aspects of the pilgrimage, stressing that proper preparation is key to a successful Hajj.
According to him, Hajj is not only a physical journey but also an act of worship that requires adequate knowledge and strong faith.
Jebe also commended the Like Minds of Ulama Community Development Association for its longstanding contributions to community development, including mosque construction, scholarship schemes, youth empowerment, and welfare programmes.
“The unveiling of this project marks another phase in the association’s commitment to the development of the Muslim community’, he said.
He pledged to offer spiritual guidance in his role as the centre’s spiritual father, adding that the initiative must remain rooted in Islamic principles.
He urged members of the public, especially within the host community, to take interest in the project and support its long-term vision, noting that it would benefit pilgrims across the country when completed.
The centre is named in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with speakers at the event expressing hope that the initiative will enhance pilgrimage standards and promote better coordination among agencies involved in Hajj operations.
