Governor Abba, Kano Hajj Officials Honoured for Pilgrims’ Welfare in Makkah
By Abdulwahid Musa Muhammad
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured by Sana Company, one of Nigerian pilgrims’ service providers in Saudi Arabia, for his contributions to pilgrims’ welfare during the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The award was presented during a ceremony held in Iskan, Makkah, where the company recognised Governor Yusuf as the “Best Governor in Nigeria” for his support of Hajj operations and commitment to the wellbeing of Kano pilgrims.
Speaking at the event, the head of Sana Company, Alhaji Abdullah Muhammad Hassan, commended the governor’s efforts in ensuring effective coordination and welfare services for pilgrims from Kano State throughout the pilgrimage.
The ceremony also recognised other officials involved in the state’s Hajj operations. Among the recipients were Alhaji Sheikh Bashir Arabi, a member of the State Pilgrims Welfare Board; Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, Director-General of the Board; and the Amirul Hajj of Kano State and Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir.
In his remarks, Matawalle explained that Sana Company plays a key role in providing services to Nigerian pilgrims, including handling passports for Nusuk processing as well as coordinating feeding and transportation services in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.
He expressed appreciation to the company for recognising members of the Kano delegation and acknowledged its role in supporting pilgrims during the Hajj exercise.
Speaking on behalf of Governor Yusuf, the Emir of Gaya thanked Sana Company for the honour and for recognising the efforts of the Kano State Government in enhancing pilgrims’ welfare and improving Hajj operations.
The event was attended by government officials, Islamic scholars, members of the Kano delegation, and other dignitaries participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia.
