Source: Muhammed Faisal Mustapha
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has held a strategic meeting of departmental heads in Makkah ahead of the commencement of the main rites of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage scheduled for Monday, May 25.
The meeting brought together heads of various departments including the Advance Team, Administration, Documentation, Hajj Agents, Medicals, Dawah, Communications and the Taskforce to evaluate their responsibilities and consolidate gains made so far in the ongoing Hajj operations.
Participants at the meeting expressed appreciation for the effective inter-departmental communication and cooperation demonstrated throughout the preparation process, describing teamwork among the departments as critical to the success of the pilgrimage.
According to the departmental heads, the strong collaboration has contributed significantly to the effective management of both internal and external issues concerning Ghanaian prospective pilgrims and other operational matters.
Each department used the occasion to highlight concerns within their respective units and stressed the need to sustain the spirit of cooperation as the pilgrimage enters its crucial stage.
A major issue discussed during the meeting was the movement of Ghanaian pilgrims to Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, with emphasis placed on ensuring a smooth process and effective crowd management throughout the exercise.
The Head of Medicals, Dr. Alhaji Abdul Samed Tanko, urged pilgrims to comply with medical advice provided by the health team and remain cautious of the high temperatures being experienced in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The leadership of PAOG reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a successful and incident-free Hajj for all Ghanaian pilgrims participating in this year’s exercise.
