Director General of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board Commits to Closer Collaboration with Ministry of Religious Affairs
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabi'u Danbappa, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs to enhance pilgrimage operations and religious affairs within the state.
Alhaji Laminu Rabi'u Danbappa affirmed this commitment during a meeting today with the Commissioner of the Ministry of Religious Affairs at the Board's headquarters in Kano.
Recognizing the invaluable support rendered by the Ministry during the previous year's Hajj operation, Danbappa expressed heartfelt gratitude and assured the Commissioner of the Board's unwavering cooperation in achieving shared objectives.
Highlighting the significance of the visit, Danbappa described it as timely and conducive to fostering a productive partnership between the two entities.
In response, Honorable Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Auwal, Commissioner of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, underscored the importance of cultivating a robust and harmonious relationship between the Ministry and the Pilgrims Welfare Board.
Honorable Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Auwal reaffirmed the Ministry's steadfast commitment to collaborating closely with the State Pilgrims Welfare Board, recognizing its pivotal role in overseeing religious affairs within the state.
Furthermore, the Commissioner reminded the public that decisions pertaining to the placement of parastatals within the state fall under the exclusive purview of the Governor.
He then expressed gratitude to the Almighty for the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and applauded the provision of Hajj subsidies for registered intending pilgrims in the state.