The Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, has approved the constitution of the 2025 Hajj Reception Committee. The list of appointed members is as follows:
- Hon. Muhammad Tukur Alkali COMMISSIONER FOR AGRICULTURE (CHAIRMAN)
- Hon. Ibrahim Dadi Adare COMMISSIONER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (CO-CHAIRMAN)
- Hon. Nasiru Ladan SPECIAL ADVISER, ROADS MAINTENANCE AGENCY (MEMBER)
- Hon. Maryam Sulaiman D’mass SPECIAL ADVISER, RESIDENT COMMUNITY (MEMBER)
- Hon. Nasra Lawal Gumi SPECIAL ADVISER, POULTRY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MEMBER)
- Hon. Tukur Toro SPECIAL ADVISER, SEPA (MEMBER)
- Hon. Ya’u Muhammad Danda CHAIRMAN, SOKOTO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MEMBER)
- Gandi Umar Muhammad, mni SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (MEMBER)
- Prof. Bayero A. Sabir Moh’d SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND STRATEGY (MEMBER)
- Sani Umar SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT, ONLINE MEDIA (MEMBER)
- Hajiya Ai’shatu Aliyu Abubakar SECRETARY, TEACHERS SERVICE BOARD (MEMBER)
- Alh. Sidi Hamza Wurno (MEMBER)
- Alh. Sada Shehu (Bocha) (MEMBER)
- Alh. Sani Mai Tawul (MEMBER)
- Alh. Chika Starlet (MEMBER)
- Alh. Yusuf Labbo (MEMBER)
- Alh. Abubakar Almustafa (DR)
(MEMBER) - Alh. Mashkur Bello Tsamiya (MEMBER)
- Alh. Kasimu Abdulkadir Saddiq SECRETARY, PRIMARY PENSION BOARD (SECRETARY OF THE COMMITTEE)
According to the Governor’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, the committee is to arrange a befitting reception for returning pilgrims and handle their transportation to various local governments. Furthermore, it must ensure each pilgrim collects their luggage and maintain order during the process.
16-06-2025
