The Emir of Maiha, Alhaji Ahmadu Saibaru Sanda, has been appointed to lead the Adamawa State Government Delegation to the 2027 Hajj Operation.
An official appointment letter issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Awwal Tukur, indicates that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved the appointment of the royal father.
Tukur stated that the appointment was in consideration of the emir's integrity and contributions to the success of programs of the state government.
"This appointment is a well-deserved honour for the highly respected Emir who is known for his wisdom, piety and fatherly role," Tukur stated.
DAILY POST reports that the appointment of the Amirul Hajj is the latest in the string of preparations for the 2027 Hajj.
The state delegation is billed to be led soon by the Amirul Hajj to Saudi Arabia to conclude hotel accommodation, catering arrangment and tent rentals at Arafat, Mina, and Muzdalifah.
Visas for the intending pilgrims are expected to be obtained by February 2027, with airlift scheduled for April.
Meanwhie, nearly a thousand pilgrims are to participate in the 2027 Hajj from Adamawa State.
The state Muslim Pilgrims Commission said last month that 952 intending pilgrims had been registered for the exercise.
Executive Secretary of the Commasion, Abubakar Salihu, told newsmen that payments had been made for the 952 allocated seats as preparation for the Hajj progressed