Taraba Pilgrims Board Bids Farewell to Welfare Director
By Maryam Aliyu
The Taraba State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has bid farewell to its outgoing Director of Welfare and Enlightenment, Malam Adamu Umar, following his retirement from service.
The farewell ceremony was held at the Board’s headquarters in Jalingo, where the Acting Executive Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Tanko, commended the retired director for his dedication, commitment and selfless service throughout his years with the Board.
Tanko, who spoke on behalf of the management and staff, described Adamu as a hardworking and exemplary leader whose contributions to the development of Hajj operations in Taraba State would remain indelible.
He urged the newly appointed Acting Director of Welfare and Enlightenment, Malam Umar Aliyu Baraya, to emulate his predecessor’s leadership qualities and build on the achievements recorded during his tenure.
In his response, Adamu Umar expressed gratitude to the management and staff for the honour, saying the warmth and happiness displayed during the ceremony demonstrated that the Board operated as one family in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Taraba Pilgrims Board Bids Farewell to Welfare Director
He thanked the management and staff for their support and cooperation throughout his tenure.
Meanwhile, the Youth Wing of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), headquartered in Jos and led by Dr. Dahiru Abubakar, paid a courtesy visit to the Board to felicitate with the new leadership of the Welfare Department.
Abubakar commended the management for the selection of what he described as capable and experienced officials, pledging the organisation’s support and cooperation towards the success of Hajj operations in the state.
Responding, Tanko appreciated the JIBWIS Youth Wing for the visit and assured the group of the Board’s readiness to sustain its cordial relationship with Islamic organisations across the state.
He said continued collaboration with relevant Islamic bodies would contribute to effective Hajj administration and better services for intending pilgrims in Taraba State.
