A HISTORY OF THE MANAGEMENT OF HAJJ OPERATIONS IN KADUNA STATE 1968-2000
A HISTORY OF THE MANAGEMENT OF HAJJ OPERATIONS IN KADUNA STATE 1968-2000
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2022
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ALIYU, YAKUBU YAHAYA
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This study addressed the stereotype conceptions and generalisation on the activities of National
Pilgrims Body which neglect the role played by States Pilgrims Welfare Boards/Agencies with
the particular reference to the management of Hajj operation in Kaduna state 1968-2000. The
study examines the various processes and fundamental changes witnessed in the sphere of Hajj
operations by government at state level. The management of Hajj operations which came about
as a consequence of the introduction of modern means of transportation and the increased
number of the intending pilgrim population made it difficult for the government to ignore its
existence. The study traced the evolution of the management of Hajj operations in Kaduna State
and the reasons behind the states involvement in Hajj affairs. These would give us a clear picture
on the impact and challenge the State Pilgrims Welfare Board (a body responsible for the
management of Hajj operations) faced towards the end of the twentieth century. Primary data for
the study were collected through structured interviews with Islamic scholars, Pilgrims Welfare
Board officials and selected people who had performed the Hajj. Primary data were also
collected through structured interviews from policy makers and stakeholders, and Hajj reports
mainly from the archives. This data was complemented with data from books, journal articles
and newspaper editorials on Hajj operations. The study finds that as a result of government
involvement in the management of Hajj operations, Pilgrim Welfare Officers were recruited and
posted to Local Government Areas to oversee the pilgrims and Hajj affairs, pilgrim uniforms and
bags were introduced and Pilgrims Handbook were produced. There was also the construction of
Hajj Transit Camp at Mando and the Kaduna International Airport to be use by pilgrims. These
changes indeed show that the introduction of modern administrative changes into the affairs of
Hajj has transformed the performance of Hajj into a state institutionalised body with all the
government support.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADAUTE STUDIES,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER OF ART DEGREE IN HISTORY
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY,
FACULTY OF ARTS,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,
ZARIA