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Zulum Receives 2026 Hajj Report, Pledges Improved Support For
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the state’s Hajj operations, pledging full support to ensure a seamless 2027 pilgrimage.
The governor gave the assurance while receiving the report of the 2026 Hajj exercise from the Executive Chairman of the Borno State Hajj Commission, Prof. Yakubu Yunus, at the Government House in Maiduguri.
Commending the commission for the successful conduct of the 2026 Hajj operations, Zulum said the report would be thoroughly reviewed to consolidate achievements and address identified challenges ahead of the next pilgrimage.
“I am deeply honoured to receive the report of the 2026 Hajj operations. We shall study it, make an in-depth analysis of what happened during the exercise and proffer ways on how to improve it,” the governor said.
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He stressed the need to begin preparations for the 2027 Hajj immediately, noting that early planning was essential to ensuring a hitch-free exercise.
“We have to start the preparation for the 2027 Hajj now; we don’t have time. I am ready to provide all the necessary support to ensure that the 2027 Hajj is conducted without any hitch,” Zulum stated.
The governor also identified inadequate coordination and synergy among members and officials of the Hajj Commission as a major concern, urging the commission to address the issue to improve operational efficiency.
He further underscored the importance of enhancing the welfare and remuneration of commission members and officials to boost performance and ensure effective service delivery.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman of the Borno State Hajj Commission, Professor Yakubu Yunus, described the 2026 Hajj exercise as one of the most successful in the state’s history, attributing the achievement to the dedication and teamwork of the commission’s officials.
“The 2026 Hajj exercise is one of the best in the history of Borno State, and this success was made possible through the collective commitment and hard work of the commission’s officials,” Yunus said.
He applauded Governor Zulum for his sustained support, particularly in securing quality accommodation for Borno pilgrims in Makkah and providing Hadaya and Ihram for the pilgrims.
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