By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed its commitment towards the support and welfare of the residents on pilgrimage.
The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud made this pledge when she received a plague of appreciation on behalf of the Administration from the Muslims Welfare Board team lead.
The award is in recognition of the mutual relationship between the FCT Hajj board and the Saudi-based Hajj managers’ commitment, and excellent performance.
Dr. Mahmoud expressed her happiness over the performance of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board during the exercise, and recognition by the Muassasa in charge of Pilgrims from non Arabs speaking countries.
She said that the honour would go a long way in encouraging the administration to do more in the areas supporting religious activities in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.
She stated that the FCT Administration under the leadership of Barr. Nyesome Wike and herself have been executing projects since assumption of office for the betterment of a befitting Capital Territory.
Presenting the Plague to the minister, the Director of the Board, Abubakar Adamu Evuti said the award was received in Saudi Arabia at a special stakeholders’ 2024 Hajj gathering organized by the Tawafah Company for Pilgrims of African Non-Arab Countries, popularly known as Mu’assasa.
He described the award as an exciting development in the FCT Hajj administration.
Meanwhile, about 3000 pilgrims who participated in the 2024 Hajj have since returned home after exercise.
