Zakari Isah - Kaduna
All intending Pilgrims for the 2024 pilgrimage in Kaduna State have until the last day of 2023 to register.
The Executive Chairman of Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Salihu S. Abubakar, made the call during a media briefing at the agency’s headquarters in Kaduna.
Malam Salihu Abubakar noted the final closure of registration is on December 31st, 2023, said that reminders become necessary because the deadline is a few days away.
The Executive Chairman reiterated that all intending pilgrims are required to deposit N4.5 million into the designated bank account of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.
He advised intending pilgrims to collect customized bank tellers from Registration Officers in the 23 LGAs of the state, to make payments.
‘’We understand that fulfilling the requirements for Hajj is a significant undertaking, and we want to assure all intending pilgrims that the registration process is still ongoing until December 31st, 2023,’’ he added.
According to Malam Salihu, all collected fares must be remitted to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) by January 5th, 2024, in compliance with new guidelines issued by the Saudi Arabian authorities.
The Executive Chairman promised that the Agency remains committed to ensuring a smooth and successful Hajj experience for its valued pilgrims.
He promised that the Committee set up by the government would make changes to improve hajj operation, by ensuring that pilgrims get value for their money.
Malam Salihu implored all Imams of the Jumaát mosques, Muslim leaders, and media partners, to assist in the Agency’s efforts to sensitize the Muslim community on the need to beat the registration deadline.
‘’We extend our sincere gratitude to those who have already registered and urge others to follow suit. May Allah SWT grant us all the opportunity to experience the blessings of Hajj,’’ he added.
Credit:News Diary
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