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Presidency Allegedly Disburses N90 Billion For 2024 Hajj Subsidy
Presidency Allegedly Disburses N90 Billion For 2024 Hajj Subsidy....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports suggest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has allocated a staggering N90 billion to subsidize the 2024 pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sources within the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) disclosed this information to Daily Trust on Thursday, March 28……READ ALSO
According to NAHCON insiders, the intervention was crucial to offsetting the additional cost burden on intending pilgrims, potentially saving them from an extra expense of at least N3.5 million on top of the initial fare, initially set at N4.9 million.
President Tinubu had previously indicated his commitment to supporting Nigerians planning to undertake the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, as affirmed during a meeting with a delegation from the Global Tijaniyya Movement, led by Khalifa Muhammad Mahe Niass, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
A source from the presidency confirmed the federal government’s substantial financial support for this year’s hajj exercise, stating, “Of course, the federal government has offered support for the pilgrims because the pilgrims have been lamenting.”
Additionally, NAHCON reached out to state governors, urging them to subsidize the hajj fare for intending pilgrims within their respective states. Several states responded positively:
- In Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris approved covering the additional N1.9 million increase in Hajj fare for over 4,875 pilgrims from the state.
- Kogi State, under Governor Ahmed Ododo, allocated over N800 million to secure clearance for 460 intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah.
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State subsidized the Hajj fare with a sum of N1.4 billion, providing a subsidy of N500,000 for each intending pilgrim from the state.
- In Osun State, Governor Nurudeen Adeleke pledged full support to ensure a smooth Hajj operation for pilgrims from the state, reaffirming this commitment during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Osun State Hajj Camp in Osogbo.
These measures aim to alleviate financial burdens on pilgrims and facilitate their journey to Saudi Arabia for the sacred Hajj pilgrimage.
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