Governor Yahaya Bello has approved the appointment of Ustaz Alhaji Zakariya Zaak Abubakar Aliyu as kogi state Amiru Hajj for the 2023 Hajj Exercise.
The Chairman of Kogi Hajj Commission, Sheikh Luqman Imam Abdullah in a statement on Saturday, said Ustaz Alhaji Zakariya Zaak Abubakar Aliyu is a retired public servant and a veteran in the Hajj industry.
Ustaz Aliyu hails from the eastern senatorial district of the state.
According to the chairman, all intending pilgrims who are yet to submit their international passports to the commission should do so immediately
In addition, they are also to submit their Covid-19 green card to the commission during the training which commences from 14th -16th May 2023, in the three senatorial districts of the state.
The Chairman also reminded all intending pilgrims that inoculation and collection of Hajj materials are scheduled to hold from 17th to 19th May 2023, at the Hajj Commission premises, in Lokoja.
