Source: Muhammed Faisal Mustapha
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the late Alhaji Sannie Jajah, a former Deputy Ambassador of Ghana to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a condolence message issued on August 10, 2026, the Chairman of PAOG and Ghana Hajj Board, Hon. Alhaji Abdul-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim, described the late diplomat as a distinguished Ghanaian who dedicated his life to public service, unity and the welfare of Ghanaian pilgrims.
According to the PAOG, Alhaji Sannie Jajah played a particularly prominent role during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, where his service in Madina, Makkah, Mina, Arafat and other areas contributed significantly to the successful conduct of the pilgrimage for Ghanaian pilgrims.
The office praised his professionalism, dynamic personality and commitment to excellence, noting that his strong human relations and dedication to duty made him an important figure in Ghana’s Hajj operations and diplomatic engagements in Saudi Arabia.
“His excellent human relations, dedication to duty, and devotion to the welfare of Ghanaian pilgrims made him a model of diplomatic ethics and service,” the PAOG said.
The statement further described the late Sannie Jajah as one of Ghana’s finest assets in its foreign mission in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in matters relating to Hajj and Umrah services, and hailed him as a trailblazer.
PAOG said his legacy of service would continue to inspire future generations of Ghanaians to put the nation first and serve with integrity, humility and dedication.
The organisation also prayed for strength and fortitude for the bereaved family as they come to terms with the loss.
“May the Almighty Allah grant our beloved brother Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen. Insha Allah,” the statement concluded.
