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Governor Fintiri appoints Galadima of Adamawa as 2024 Amirul Hajj

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has approved the appointment of Mustapha Amin as Adamawa’s team leader and Amirul Hajj.

• March 4, 2024
Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has approved the appointment of Mustapha Amin, the Galadima of Adamawa, as the state’s team leader and Amirul Hajj for the 2024 Hajj operation.

Humwashi Wonosikou, the governor’s chief press secretary, disclosed this in a statement in Yola on Monday.

He said other members include Abdullahi Tukur, deputy team leader, Muhammad Hammanjoda, Sheikh Musa Abdullahi, and Ibrahim Abubakar.

Mr Wonosikou, who quoted the governor as congratulating the team, urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them.

He also urged them to bring their knowledge and wealth of experience to bear in Hajj operations.

(NAN)

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