Gov Lawal inaugurates 2025 Hajj Committee, emphasises on well-being of Zamfara pilgrims
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has commissioned and tasked the 2025 Amirul Hajj Committee with ensuring the general well-being of the state’s pilgrims throughout the pilgrimage period.
He made this charge at the inauguration performed at the council chamber of the Government House in Gusau on Wednesday May 8, 2025.
A statement by spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that His Royal Highness Alhaji Garba Muhammad Tambari, the Emir of Maradun, will serve as the 2025 Amirul Hajj and chairman of the committee.
The committee also includes Hon. Sulaiman Adamu Gummi, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, who serves as Vice Chairman, and Alhaji Habibu Balarabe, the Executive Secretary of the Zakat Board, as secretary.
While inaugurating the committee, Governor Lawal remarked that the team is expected to ensure a successful Hajj operation and the welfare, safety, and comfort of the Zamfara State pilgrims.
“The Zamfara State Government, on behalf of our people, has placed great confidence in you to ensure that every aspect of the 2025 Hajj operation is executed with excellence, dignity, and sincerity.
“I urge you to maintain a strong working relationship with the Zamfara State Hajj Commission, relevant Federal agencies, and our Saudi partners to ensure smooth coordination and real-time problem-solving. You must embrace openness, accountability, and compassion in all your dealings, knowing fully that the lives and spiritual journeys of hundreds of our citizens are in your care.
“The State Government will, In-sha-Allah, provide all the necessary support to ensure your mandate’s discharge effectively. We expect timely progress reports and, at the end of the exercise, a comprehensive report that captures achievements, challenges, and policy recommendations for future pilgrimages.
“You are ambassadors of the Government of Zamfara State and our culture, values, and religious integrity on the global stage. Therefore, I urge you to exemplify the virtues of humility, patience, discipline, and devotion throughout the exercise. Let your conduct be a shining example for others to emulate.”
