2026 Hajj: Kebbi First Ladies Commend Medical Team
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
The wives of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Zainab-Nasare Nasir-Idris and Hajiya Nafisa Nasir-Idris, have commended the state’s 2026 Hajj Medical Team for conducting a smooth, professional, and successful medical screening exercise for intending pilgrims.
The commendation was made on Sunday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, when the medical team, led by the Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro Enabo, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor’s wives.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the State Governor.
He explained that during the visit, the team carried out medical tests on the Governor’s wives in line with Saudi Arabian requirements, which mandate compulsory medical screening for all intending pilgrims prior to participation in the Hajj exercise.
“The First Ladies described the screening as a critical component of effective Hajj operations, noting that medical fitness is essential to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pilgrims. They urged the medical team to sustain the tempo, professionalism, and diligence throughout the exercise,” Idris stated.
The CPS futher disclosed that, they also expressed appreciation to the Chairman of the Pilgrims Welfare Agency for fostering peace, unity, and consistency within the agency, attributing the smooth conduct of operations to effective leadership and teamwork.
According to him, the Governor’s wives also acknowledged the support of Governor Nasir Idris to the agency, particularly his commitment to the welfare of pilgrims, including the payment of pilgrims’ Hadaya (Sacrificial Animal).
They called on intending pilgrims to use the spiritual journey to pray for peace and stability in Kebbi State and Nigeria, especially as the holy month of Ramadan approaches, emphasizing the need for prayers for forgiveness, mercy, and divine protection.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, thanked the Governor’s wives for their consistent support, especially for women participating in the Hajj exercise.
According to him, the visit was aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring the effectiveness of the 2026 Hajj medical screening exercise in compliance with directives from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Saudi Arabian authorities.
