The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Olusade Adesola, unveiled on Friday a five-member committee to oversee the operations and ensure a hitch-free 2023 Hajj pilgrimage for the contingent of the FCT.
He urged the members to view the appointment as a national assignment and a service to God and humanity, adding that the administration set up the committee to properly coordinate Hajj activities and strengthen the capacity of the board to undertake its responsibilities.
Adesola, who said the members of the committee were carefully selected to assist the pilgrims to fulfil their religious obligations, noted that the activities of the Board must be open and transparent to serve the purpose of its establishment. The five-member committee includes Muhammad Bashir as chairman; Leradoh Abdulrazaq, Muhammad Sule, and Hajarat Alayande as members; and Ghali Kassim, who is to serve as secretary.
Responding on behalf of the Committee, the Chairman, Muhammad Bashir, thanked the Permanent Secretary for the confidence reposed in them; and assured that the Committee will work assiduously to strengthen the Board’s activities and ensure the success of the 2023 Hajj exerciseAll rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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