Kano Amirul Hajj Raises Concerns Over Pilgrim Welfare

Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, the Kano State Amirul Hajj, expressed significant concerns regarding the treatment of pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. Speaking alongside Deputy Emir Alhaji Muhammadu Maharaz at the Kano pilgrim camp in Mina, he highlighted that Kano pilgrims were among the last to be airlifted, causing unnecessary hardship and anxiety.

The delays disrupted the scheduled movement of pilgrims, leading to a rushed experience that hindered their ability to engage in spiritual activities. Additionally, the quality of food provided to the pilgrims in Madina and Jeddah was reported to be below acceptable standards, with instances of meals not being served.

The Amirul Hajj also noted the failure to issue Nusuk cards, which are mandatory for accessing holy sites, resulting in some pilgrims being confined to buses for hours. In response, Prof. Abubakar Abubakar from NAHCON assured that efforts were underway to address these issues and improve the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.