Nasarawa Pilgrims Board Boss Almakura Bags Award for Hajj Service

 By Jamila Muhammad Umar

The Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Idris Ahmad Almakura, has been honoured for his contribution to pilgrims’ welfare and improved Hajj administration in the state.

Mr Almakura received the Award of Excellence from a group of media influencers in Nasarawa State who said they had followed the activities of the board and its leadership during the Hajj operations.

The award was presented to the executive secretary by a delegation led by the group’s chairman, Aliyu Ibrahim Orah.

Speaking during the presentation, Mr Orah said the decision to honour Mr Almakura followed the group’s assessment of the board’s activities both in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.

He said the group had particularly taken note of efforts by the board to improve the welfare of Nasarawa pilgrims and make the Hajj experience less difficult for them.

According to him, the recognition was meant to acknowledge the executive secretary’s commitment to his responsibilities and his contribution to the smooth running of the board.

“We have monitored the activities of the pilgrims’ board and its operations in both Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. We believe the efforts being made to improve pilgrims’ welfare deserve recognition,” Mr Orah said.

Receiving the award, Mr Almakura thanked the media influencers for finding him worthy of the honour.

He described the recognition as an encouragement to remain committed to improving services for pilgrims from Nasarawa State.

The executive secretary said the board would continue to identify areas requiring improvement and work towards providing pilgrims with better support throughout the pilgrimage.

Mr Almakura dedicated the award to Governor Abdullahi Sule and the people of Nasarawa State, saying the board’s achievements would not have been possible without the support of the state government and its citizens.

He also reaffirmed the board’s commitment to strengthening Hajj administration and placing pilgrims’ welfare at the centre of its operations.

The award is the latest recognition of efforts by stakeholders in Nasarawa State to acknowledge individuals contributing to the improvement of Hajj management and pilgrims’ welfare.