The Governor of Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage exercise.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director-General, Media and Publicity at the Kano State Government House, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

According to the statement, the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Muhammad Maharaz, has also been appointed as the Deputy Amirul Hajj for the forthcoming 2026 Hajj operations.

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The government explained that the appointments were part of ongoing efforts to ensure effective coordination, improved organisation, and the successful conduct of pilgrimage activities for intending pilgrims from Kano.

It stated that the Amirul Hajj and his deputy will be responsible for overseeing the welfare, logistics, and general administration of Kano pilgrims throughout their stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 Hajj exercise,” the statement read.

The statement further noted that the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has been directed to work closely with the newly appointed Amirul Hajj team to ensure smooth coordination of all Hajj-related activities, including travel arrangements, accommodation, feeding, medical care, and religious guidance.

It added that the government remains committed to ensuring a seamless and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage experience for all Kano pilgrims, stressing that adequate measures have been put in place to avoid past challenges associated with Hajj operations.

Governor Yusuf’s administration also expressed optimism that the 2026 Hajj exercise would be hitch-free and well-coordinated, while praying for the safe return of all pilgrims and acceptance of their acts of worship.

The statement extended goodwill messages to the newly appointed Amirul Hajj, his deputy, as well as officials of the Pilgrims Welfare Board, urging them to discharge their duties with diligence, transparency, and dedication.

With this appointment, attention now shifts to the preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage season, as Kano State continues its tradition of playing a key administrative role in Nigeria’s annual Hajj operations.