Kano Pilgrims Board Begins Statewide Hajj Induction Course

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced a statewide Hajj Induction Course (BITA) to prepare intending pilgrims for this year’s pilgrimage.

The Director General of the Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, declared the programme open and urged prospective pilgrims to participate actively in the training.

He said the course, which will last for about five weeks, is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and guidance for a successful Hajj exercise.

Matawalle stated that the Board has established 20 training centres across the state to ensure easy access for all pilgrims.

He listed some of the locations to include Dala, Kumbotso, Ungogo, Bichi, Gwarzo, Wudil, Gezawa, Kura and Rano Local Government Areas.

Other centres, according to him, are located in Tudun Wada, Doguwa, Takai, Rogo, Rimin Gado, Karaye, Bebeji and Gaya Local Government Areas. He added that special centres have also been designated at the School for Arabic Studies and the College for Qur’anic Studies.

The Director General reiterated the Board’s commitment to ensuring that all intending pilgrims from Kano State are adequately prepared spiritually, physically and mentally for the Hajj pilgrimage.

He also called on all registered pilgrims to attend the induction sessions regularly to benefit fully from the preparatory programme.