The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Thursday, received the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, during his courtesy visit to the Hajj House in Abuja.
A statement signed by the Deputy Director, Information & Publications Division, NAHCON, Mousa Ubandawaki, said NAHCON’s Chief Executive Officer, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, had expressed delight in hosting the governor in the Hajj House.
Arabi described Uzodimma as a pillar of support to the commission and described his interventions in ensuring that intending Muslim pilgrims from his state are able to participate in this year’s Hajj.
“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 peaceful religious coexistence and unity in the country,” Arabi said.
He presented the governor with a Letter of Commendation and an Award of Excellence for his support and promotion of peaceful religious coexistence and unity.
In his response, Uzodimma 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 governor was part of a handful of governors that provided subsidy with regard to the 2024 Hajj fare, which enabled intending Muslim pilgrims from Imo State to participate in this year’s Hajj.
