Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Mallam Jalal Arabi has received the Executive Governor of Imo State, his Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodinma, who was on a courtesy visit to the Hajj House on Thursday 25th of April, in Abuja.
In his welcome remarks, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi expressed delight in hosting the Imo State Governor in the Hajj House.
Arabi described Governor Uzodinma as a pillar of support to the Commission and described his interventions in ensuring that intending Muslim pilgrims from his State can participate in this year’s Hajj.
In his words, “You have been a pillar of support to us in the Commission through your support in ensuring that Muslims in Imo state will be able to participate in Hajj. You supported us in 2023 and also this year despite being of the Christian faith and Imo State being a predominantly Christian State. For us, you’re a symbol of peace religious coexistence and unity in the Country.”
Mallam Jalal also presented Governor Hope Uzodinma with a letter of commendation and an award 🥈 for excellence for his support and promotion of peaceful religious coexistence and unity.
In his response, Governor Uzodinma expressed his sincere appreciation for the honour shown him and restated his firm belief in peaceful inter-faith coexistence to promote development and prosperity in Imo State and Nigeria as a whole.
Recall that the Executive Governor was part of a handful of governors that provided subsidy for the 2024 Hajj fare which enabled intending Muslim pilgrims from his State to participate in this year’s Hajj rites.
