He left the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hale and hearty on Sunday and returned to his family in Kano. Indeed, the principled journalist had premonition of his final days having left wasiyya (will) with a close confidant shortly before his demise.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has mourned the death of one of our 2024 Hajj Media Team members, Malam Kabiru Yusuf of Radio France International.
In a condolence message by the Commission’s Assistant Director/Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara, NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi described his death as saddened to the entire NAHCON Team.
According to him, Malam Kabiru Yusuf had been a friend of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) from inception with Malam Musa Bello as Chairman until his demise.
“He left the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hale and hearty on Sunday and returned to his family in Kano. Indeed, the principled journalist had premonition of his final days having left wasiyya (will) with a close confidant shortly before his demise.
“The entire team at NAHCON is saddened by his death but take solace with the fact that he remained a part of us until his final days on earth.”
The NAHCON Chairman extended the Commission’s deepest condolences to his family and his work place, family of Radio France International, Hausa Service.
Malam Jalal Arabi also extended heartfelt sympathies to his friends and colleagues in the Media Team during this challenging time.
“We pray that his last Hajj was indeed Hajj mabrur. May jannatul firdaus be his final abode. May his cherished memories bring us all comfort and peace knowing that he was a good man. He is survived by three wives and 17 children,” he added.