The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has advised intending pilgrims in the state to avoid carrying kolanut to Saudi Arabia.
The Director-General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, made this known in a statement issued by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi, on Wednesday in Kano.
According to the statement, the directive is part of the rules and regulations guiding the 2026 Hajj exercise, which prohibit the transportation of certain contraband items to Saudi Arabia.
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“The restriction on kolanut is a directive from the Saudi Arabian authorities to ensure safety, security, and smooth conduct of Hajj operations,” the statement said.
The Director-General urged all pilgrims to cooperate fully with officials by refraining from carrying prohibited items, stressing that the board is committed to ensuring pilgrims from Kano State perform their religious obligations peacefully, orderly, and lawfully.
He also appealed to intending pilgrims to remain law-abiding, cooperate with security personnel, and attend all scheduled orientation and enlightenment programmes organised by the Board ahead of their departure.
