By Usman Muhammed Zaria
Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has been recognised as Nigeria’s top-performing state in accommodation management during the 2026 Hajj operations.
The Hajj Gazette Committee stated this while presenting an award to the board in Dutse, the state capital.
Malam Auwal Ahmed who represented the committee responsible for the assessment honours the board for securing accommodation for its pilgrims close the holy mosque in Makkah.
He explained that, the recognition followed a combination of statistical analysis, on site verification and interviews with pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj.
Malam Auwal pointed out that, the assessment found that the state secured some of the closest accommodation to the Haram for its pilgrims, reducing the distance they had to cover and improving convenience during the pilgrimage.
The committee also commended the board for the quality of its catering services, which it said contributed to the overall welfare and comfort of the pilgrims.
Receiving the award, the Director General of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Ahmed Umar Labbo expressed appreciation to Hajj Gazette for the recognition.
He attributed the achievement to the board’s open door policy, transparency and commitment to improving services for pilgrims.
The DG said the board remained committed to providing quality pilgrimage services while maintaining transparency and rejecting corrupt practices in the management of pilgrims affairs
Labbo, assured that the board would sustain its focus on pilgrims welfare and continue to improve its services in future Hajj operations.
Radio Nigeria reports that, Hajj Gazette said its assessment was designed to highlight measurable performance and service delivery in areas that directly affect pilgrims experience, including accommodation, feeding and general welfare.
Editing By Yusuf Zubairu
