PAOG mourns former Ghanaian diplomat Sannie Jajah

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of Alhaji Sannie Jajah, a former Deputy Ambassador of Ghana to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In a condolence message issued on August 10, 2026, Chairman of PAOG and the Ghana Hajj Board, Hon. Alhaji Abdul-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim, described the late diplomat as a distinguished Ghanaian who dedicated his life to public service, national unity and the welfare of Ghanaian pilgrims.

According to PAOG, Alhaji Sannie Jajah played a significant role during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, where his work in Madina, Makkah, Mina, Arafat and other locations contributed to the successful organisation of the pilgrimage for Ghanaian pilgrims.

The organisation commended his professionalism, dynamic personality and commitment to excellence, noting that his strong interpersonal skills 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,” PAOG stated.

The statement described the late diplomat as one of Ghana’s finest assets in its foreign mission in Saudi Arabia, particularly in matters relating to Hajj and Umrah services, and hailed him as a trailblazer whose contributions left a lasting impact.

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 comfort 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.