Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has selected the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umar, as the Amirul Hajj for the state\u2019s 2027 pilgrimage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor announced the appointment in Kano, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Yusuf said the decision was influenced by the arrangement for the previous Hajj, when the Emir of Gaya, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, led the Kano delegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Emir of Rano will now take responsibility for leading the state\u2019s pilgrims during the 2027 Hajj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement was made at the Rano Emirate, where the governor attended the wedding and turbaning of the emir\u2019s first son, Muhammad Abubakar Isa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The emir and members of the emirate expressed their appreciation to Governor Yusuf following the announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The appointment is expected to form part of Kano State\u2019s preparations for the next Hajj season as authorities begin planning for the movement of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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