*Photo: Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State(2nd right), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi (3rd right) on Thursday during the governor’s courtesy visit to NAHCON Chairman *
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi has described Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State as a pillar of support to the Commission.
Malam Arabi said this on Thursday while playing host to the Governor who paid him a courtesy visit at Hajj House, Abuja, according to a press statement by Mousa Ubandawaki, Deputy Director, Information & Publications Division, NAHCON.
In his welcome remarks, the NAHCON boss expressed delight in hosting the Imo State Governor and described his interventions in ensuring that intending Muslim pilgrims from his State are able to 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 in spite of 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.”
He presented Governor Hope Uzodinma with a letter of commendation and an award 🥈 f 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 Imo State Governor was part of a handful of governors that provided subsidy with regard to the 2024 Hajj fare which enabled intending Muslim pilgrims from his State to participate in this year’s Hajj rites.
