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.

Internal Security Commissioner Visits Security Agencies Seek for Collaboration.

The newly appointed Kano State Commissioner of Internal Security and Special Services, Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (rtd) said his ministry will work closely with security agencies in the state to ensure safe and more secured environment for all residents of Kano State.

The Commissioner made this known when he paid familiarization visits to the Nigeria Air force, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Police Command, Department of Security Services and Cooperate Security Training Institute Gabasawa.

In a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Murtala Shehu Umar, said Major General Idris (rtd) disclosed that the visit was aimed at introducing himself and the ministry to the heads of security agencies in the state and to seek for synergy, collaboration and understanding between the new ministry and their respective organizations.

The Commissioner expressed happiness over good working relationships existing between the security agencies and the state government, adding that,  "I look forward to ensuring that this excellent relationship is sustained and improved upon".

General Idris disclosed that, his ministry will work closely with all the security agencies, religious and community leaders in the state in order to reduce crimes and criminalities to the bearest level.

He maintained that, the issue of security challenge should not be left to the government alone, but should be seen as a challenge that concerns all and sundry.

While at the Corporate Security Institute at Gabasawa, the commissioner was conducted round by Director General of the Institute CP Muhammad Kabir Gwarzo Rtd who informed him that, the Institute has the capacity to train over 500 trainees at a time.

He however, called on the government to expand the Institute and address the challenges bedevilling its smooth operations.

Responding, the heads of the agencies congratulated  Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris, Rtd for his appointment as pioneer commissioner and pledged stronger collaboration with the ministry to achieve its mandates and responsibilities.

The Commissioner was accompanied to the visits by the Director General, Special Services, AVM Ibrahim Umaru Rtd, Special Adviser on Drugs Abuse, Brid. General Gambo Ahmad Mai-aduwa Rtd, Special Adviser on Joint Security, Air Commodore Yusha'u Tudan-wada Rtd, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, DanAsabe Yahaya among other

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.