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Kano 2026 Hajj: Dignity on the Journey, Excellence in Leadership

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Kano 2026 Hajj: Dignity on the Journey, Excellence in Leadership

By Lamara Garba_

For Kano pilgrims, the 2026 Hajj was not just a religious obligation fulfilled. It was a journey defined by dignity, comfort, and the quiet confidence that comes from being well cared for.

From transit at the Hajj Camp to departure through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), from King Abdulazeez Airport Jeddah to Madinah, from Madinah to Makkah, and through Mina, Arafat Holy sites, and the return home journey, the operation ran with remarkable calm. There were no chaotic scenes, no avoidable crises. What stood out instead was order: order in movement, order in service, and order in conduct. That order did not happen by accident. It was deliberate and organised.

The first signal came early. The airlift was orderly. The transfer from Jeddah to Madinah was smooth. The road movement from Madinah to Makkah followed the same pattern. Even the return journey from the Holy Land was largely uneventful. For thousands of people moving across borders and holy sites, the absence of disruption is itself a statement. It meant pilgrims could focus on worship, not on logistics. Anxiety was replaced with peace of mind.

The machinery behind it was complex: accommodation, feeding, water, transportation, welfare support in a foreign land. Yet for Kano, much of it worked. Meals were regular and nourishing, supplemented with fruits and soft drinks. Drinking water was available without interruption, even during the most demanding days. Accommodation in Madinah, Makkah, Mina and Arafat was decent and well managed. The 24-hour shuttle service in Makkah made access to the Grand Mosque easier, freeing pilgrims to spend their time in prayer rather than in transit.

The token financial support from the Kano State Government also mattered. Beyond the cash value, it sent a message that the government saw the sacrifice and chose to share the burden. These interventions created something more valuable than convenience. They created confidence.

But good administration alone does not make a successful Hajj. The conduct of the pilgrims did. Throughout the exercise, Kano pilgrims showed patience, discipline, and respect for authority. There was no rancour, no unnecessary confrontation. They carried themselves in a way that preserved the dignity of Kano and reflected well on the state.

That mutual respect between service providers and pilgrims is what made large-scale logistics manageable. Government provided the facilities, and citizens responded with responsibility. That partnership is the difference between a trip and a dignified pilgrimage. In a gathering of thousands, the absence of serious disorder is not a minor footnote. It is proof that the system worked on both sides.

Recent reporting has independently affirmed the success of the 2026 Kano operation, with specific commendation for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board. The recognition reportedly extended by the Mutawwaf to the governor adds weight. When praise comes from outside the state’s own administrative structure, it suggests the experience was visible beyond Kano.

At the center of that administration was Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar Matawalle, Director General of the Board. Hajj is not managed in press statements. It is managed in whether food arrives on time, water does not run out, buses run on schedule, and assistance reaches a pilgrim in need. Across those details, the Board performed. The success of the operation must therefore be viewed not only as an administrative achievement, but as a welfare achievement judged by the experience of the pilgrim.

Guidance also came from the Amirul Hajj, the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir. In an operation involving thousands of people and multiple agencies, temperament matters. His calm, humble leadership set the tone and provided direction without noise. His deputy, the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Maharaz Abubakar, played an important supporting role. Together, they reinforced the contribution of traditional institutions and gave the delegation a reassuring sense of guidance throughout the journey.

Hajj strips governance to its essentials. Policies are tested not in memos, but in meals, beds, buses, and water. A pilgrim who receives a nourishing meal, finds clean drinking water, sleeps in decent accommodation, boards a shuttle to the Haram, and receives help when needed is experiencing government in its most practical form. When public resources are administered with competence and care, they translate directly into comfort and dignity.

Kano’s 2026 experience also highlights the importance of collective leadership. The governor provided political direction and support. The Board translated that direction into administration. The Amirul Hajj offered guidance. Traditional rulers added wisdom and authority. Officials managed logistics. And the pilgrims completed the chain by behaving responsibly. When each link performs its responsibility, the people become the ultimate beneficiaries.

The scale of the operation alone makes the achievement significant. Moving thousands of pilgrims across different locations, in a foreign country, requires meticulous planning and constant supervision. For Kano pilgrims, that machinery largely delivered. They were moved from the Hajj Camp to MAKIA, from Jeddah to Madinah, from Madinah to Makkah and eventually back home with remarkable order. They were fed adequately. Drinking water was available without interruption. They enjoyed decent accommodation in the two Holy cities and at the Holy sites. They had access to 24-hour shuttle buses. They received financial support from the state.

But perhaps the greatest achievement was the dignity that characterised the entire experience. The pilgrims were treated with respect, and they reciprocated that respect.

Hajj will always be a spiritual test first. No amount of administrative excellence can replace the faith, sacrifice and devotion required of the pilgrim. But good administration can remove avoidable burdens and create the conditions in which worship can be performed with greater peace of mind. That appears to be what Kano achieved in 2026.

The commendation therefore belongs to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the political support provided, to Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar Matawalle and his team for administrative diligence, to the Amirul Hajj for calm and purposeful leadership, and to his deputy for valuable support. It also belongs to the pilgrims themselves. They travelled with dignity, worshipped with devotion and returned with honour.

Leadership, ultimately, is not simply about taking people somewhere. It is about ensuring that they make the journey with dignity and return with gratitude. Kano’s 2026 Hajj has provided a powerful illustration of that principle. It shows that when government puts the welfare of its people first, good governance stops being an abstract political promise.

It becomes something people can eat, drink, experience, remember, and ultimately thank their leaders for.

Lamara Garba, is a member of the 2026 Hajj Media Team

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NUJ Kano Council Congratulates Sunusi Bature As Commissioner For Information

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The Nigeria union of journalists Kano state council heartily congratulates the newly appointed commissioner for information and internal affairs Alhaji Sunusi bature dawakin tofa.

The Kano council chairman Sulaiman Abdullahi Deideiri on behalf of the entire members of the union express his profound appreciation to the executive governor of Kano state Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for the well deserved appointment in positioning a seasoned media personnel to steer up the affairs of the ministry of information and internal affairs.
He then wished him Allah’s protection and guidance throughout his tenure..

In a statement signed by Council Secretary Hauwa Sulaiman Zahraddin said Sunusi Bature until his appointment was the director general media and publicity to the executive Governor of Kano.

He is a seasoned public relations expert, development communication and stakeholder engagement expert with 19 years working experience in both international development, private sector and the media in Nigeria.

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Kano Assembly Confirms Ex-Speaker Gani, Sunusi Bature As Commissioners

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The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of former Speaker, Balarabe Sa’idu Gani, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, as commissioners in the state executive council.

The confirmation followed the successful screening of the two nominees during Tuesday’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had earlier forwarded their names to the Assembly for screening and confirmation to fill vacancies in the Ministries of Mineral Resources and Information.

Balarabe Sa’idu Gani, who served as Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly during the administration of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, was confirmed as Commissioner-designate for Mineral Resources.

Similarly, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who previously served as the Governor’s spokesperson, was confirmed for the Ministry of Information.

Speaking to journalists after his screening, Bature outlined his vision for revitalising government-owned media organisations in Kano State, stressing the need to strengthen public information and improve the state’s media infrastructure.

He specifically highlighted plans to revive the operations of Kano Radio, expand the number of ARTV stations and provide adequate manpower and modern broadcasting equipment.

He also emphasised the need to reposition the state-owned Triumph Publishing Company by equipping it with sufficient personnel and modern facilities to enable it to resume daily newspaper publication.

The confirmation of the two nominees is expected to strengthen the state executive council and enhance the administration’s efforts in the management of the respective ministries.

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D/Tofa Citizens Concerned Hails Gov. Abba For The Nomination Of Sunusi Bature As Commissioner

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Community celebrates Sunusi Bature D/Tofa’s nomination as the 10th Commissioner from Dawakin Tofa

Dawakin Tofa Concerned Citizens has commended the Executive Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for nominating Sunusi Bature D-Tofa as Commissioner and Member of the Kano State Executive Council, describing the development as a landmark of political recognition, inclusion and confidence in the people of Dawakin Tofa.

The group expressed profound appreciation to the Governor for recognising the contributions of its illustrious son and providing him with another opportunity to serve Kano State at a higher level of responsibility.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary of Dawakin Tofa Concerned Citizens, Ibrahim Yaro D-Tofa, Talban Alajawa and Santurakin Sardaunan Hausa, and made available to newsmen in Kano.

The statement described the nomination as a significant affirmation of Dawakin Tofa’s political relevance and longstanding contributions to the development of Kano State.

It commended Governor Yusuf for demonstrating that loyalty, competence, political commitment and effective service remain important considerations in his administration.

Dawakin Tofa’s 10th Commissioner

The group said Sunusi Bature D-Tofa’s nomination marks a historic milestone, making him the 10th individual from Dawakin Tofa to be nominated for appointment as Commissioner in Kano State.

It noted that the achievement places him among a distinguished group of sons of the community whose contributions have shaped the political and administrative development of the state.

The nine previous commissioners from Dawakin Tofa are Alhaji Abdu Dawakin Tofa, Engr. Magaji Abdullahi, Dr. Faizu Baffa Yola, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Dr. Mahmoud Baffa, Malam Alasan Dawaki, Surveyor Muhammad Nadu Yahaya, Engr. Muazu Magaji Dan Sarauniya and Engr. Idris Wada Sale.

According to the group, the nomination is a source of immense pride and a testament to the community’s enduring contribution to Kano State.

Three promotions in three years

Dawakin Tofa Concerned Citizens described Sunusi Bature D-Tofa’s progression from Chief Press Secretary to Director-General, Media and Publicity, and now Commissioner as three successive promotions within three years.

It said the progression reflects the Governor’s confidence in his leadership, competence, loyalty and capacity to deliver results.

The group described him as a public relations expert, strategic communication specialist and grassroots politician who has demonstrated a strong understanding of political communication, public engagement and the relationship between government and the people.

It added that his nomination was a recognition of his professionalism and political commitment, as well as an indication that the Governor values individuals who understand grassroots realities.

The statement noted that the development had reinforced the community’s confidence in Governor Yusuf’s leadership and commitment to recognising capable individuals across the state.

A vote of confidence in the Governor

The group described the nomination as an important step towards strengthening the political relationship between the Kano State Government and the people of Dawakin Tofa.

It expressed confidence that the appointment would create greater opportunities for meaningful engagement and development while encouraging increased participation in the collective pursuit of peace and progress.

The group also reaffirmed its support and goodwill towards Governor Yusuf’s administration, expressing appreciation for his continued confidence in its son.

It congratulated Sunusi Bature D-Tofa on the nomination and urged him to regard the opportunity as a renewed call to greater service, responsibility and accountability.

The statement expressed confidence that he would justify the trust reposed in him by the Governor and the people of Kano State.

It also prayed for Allah’s guidance, wisdom and strength for the nominee as he prepares to assume his new responsibilities.

“Dawakin Tofa stands proud, united and grateful. We celebrate our son, appreciate our Governor and look forward to a stronger partnership for the development of Kano State,” the statement said.

The group concluded by reaffirming its appreciation to Governor Yusuf for recognising its son and providing him with another opportunity to serve the state.

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