Bauchi Pilgrims Welfare Board directs desk officers to submit outstanding E-Passports

By, Aliyu Adamu Faggo

The Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr Imam Abdurrahman Ibrahim Idris, has directed Desk Officers handling the 2027 Hajj operations to provide a comprehensive account of e-passports collected, processed and forwarded to the Board’s ICT Unit.

The directive was issued during a meeting with the Desk Officers at the Board’s Conference Hall, Bauchi, as part of efforts to strengthen administrative coordination and ensure effective preparation for the 2027 Hajj exercise.

Imam Abdurrahman instructed the officers to submit detailed updates on the number of e-passports collected and those already forwarded to the ICT Unit for necessary processing.

He further directed all Desk Officers still holding passports in their custody to submit the outstanding documents to the Chief Administrative Officer, Alhaji Zaharaddeen Muhammad, without further delay.

The Executive Secretary emphasized the need for proper documentation, timely submission of required materials and effective coordination among the officers to facilitate the smooth implementation of the 2027 Hajj operations.

He commended the Desk Officers for their dedication, cooperation and commitment to their assigned responsibilities, expressing appreciation for their contributions towards the successful preparation of the forthcoming Hajj exercise.

The Executive Secretary urged them to sustain the momentum and maintain the high level of commitment required to achieve a hitch-free 2027 Hajj exercise.