University dons, Islamic Scholars bags award as Hajj Crescent honours founding members


It was an atmosphere of sharing Hajj memories at Stone Hedge Hotels in Kaduna when founding members of Hajj Crescent Initiatives convene to honours it’s founding members that has contributed to the activities of HCI throughout the years.
Hajj Crescent Initiative is an NGO registered in 2009 with the aim of providing welfare packages for pilgrims, assisting in enlighten pilgrims, provision of medical and health facilities to the intending pilgrims particularly pilgrims from Kaduna zone. 


During his opening remark, Barr Ado Ali, the Ag Chairman of HCI said “those being honoured today have made an indelible mark in the course of rendering service to pilgrims through the platform of Hajj Crescent Initiatives and therefore should be recognized.
Late Dr Muhammad Bello was given a posthumous award for being the pioneer Chief Medical Coordinator of Hajj Crescent Initiatives and for serving Nigerian pilgrims at state and federal.
Professor Ismail Shehu of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria received an Award for his contribution to pilgrims enlightments especially during his days at FRCN and as founding members of Hajj Crescent Initiatives.


Dr Usman Muhammad Makarfi, the current commissioner of Education in Kaduna State was also honoured. Dr Usman Makarfi has been a prominent and member of Kaduna States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards Medical service team and later NAHCON Medical team. He is also a founding member of HCI.
An Islamic Scholar, Dr Muhammad Tukur Al Mannar, Dr Ishaq Yunus Al Madany were also recognized for their role is service to Nigeria pilgrims as well as founding members of Hajj Crescent Initiatives.


A Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Bashir M. Lawal who is also a prominent member of HCI received an award for his excellent services to Nigeria pilgrims.
Dr Aliyu Abubakar Tanko, the Coordinator of Hajj Saving Scheme project in NAHCON is also a founding member of HCI, Dr Tanko was given an award for his selfless service to Nigeria Pilgrims.
Dr Attahiru Abdullahi, Professor Aliyu Mamman and Dr Suleiman Umar received awards of excellence.

Source: Hajj Reporters

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