ebbi State, has recorded a landmark achievement in the successful completion of the 2025 Hajj exercise, receiving eight International awards of excellence in various sectors of Hajj operation, with the Amirul Hajj and Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, emerging as the Best Amirul Hajj in Nigeria.
The Chairman, State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro, disclosed this during a special reception held in Birnin Kebbi to mark the successful completion of the 2025 Hajj exercise.
Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Musa Yaro
Alhaji Aliyu Yaro, expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their immense support and commitment to the success of the exercise.
He noted that, since the assumption of office by Governor Nasir Idris in 2023, the Hajj operations have continued to experience remarkable transformation and consistent progress.
According to him, Kebbi State stood out in several aspects of the 2025 Hajj, winning awards in the following eight critical areas:
Hadya (Sacrifice of Animal), Muzdalifa and Arafat Operations,
Pilgrims Conveyance (transportation) and logistic, Feeding Services, Accommodation,
Media and Information Dissemination and as well Advance Committee Operations for strategic planning and execution of pre-Hajj arrangements.
The Chairman commended the Amirul Hajj, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, for his extraordinary leadership and personal dedication, stating that he visited every pilgrims’ house in Makkah, monitored committee activities both in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, and personally bid farewell to pilgrims on their return flights.
In his remarks, the Amirul Hajj and leader of the Kebbi delegation, Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, thanked Governor Nasir Idris for the trust and confidence reposed in him and his team.
He expressed gratitude to Allah over the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage and the safe return of all pilgrims, except for one who is recuperating in Saudi Arabia and will be personally accompanied back by the Chairman.
The Amirul Hajj appreciated all stakeholders, officials, and committee members for their dedication, resilience, and teamwork which led to the outstanding success of the 2025 Hajj operations.