Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has secured a befitting world standard accommodation close to Holy Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia for the State Pilgrims.
The Director General of the board, Alhaji Ahmed Umar Labbo, disclosed this to Radio Nigeria Correspondent in Dutse, the state capital.
He said the board had secured world class standard accommodation near Holy mosque, to enable the state pilgrims visit the Grand mosque without difficulty.
He further explained that, Governor Umar Namadi is ready and willing to provide necessary support to the board to enable it provide best services to the state Pilgrims.
On feeding, Labbo explained that, the board had established an agreement with a company to provide feeding for the jigawa state pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
He said, the board is optimistic that the firm would deliver on the feeding agreement.
The DG pointed out that, pilgrims with underlining ailment who can not eat the food to be provided by Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj would be taking care of while at the holy land.
He pointed out that, the national Hajj commission of nigeria NAHCON has fixed over eight point four million naira(N8,457,685,59) as Hajj fare for the forthcoming exercise.
He therefore called on the intending pilgrims to make deposit for the hajj before the 30th of January, 2025.
While commending the staff for their dedication, so far charged them to rededicate themselves to ensure the success of the 2025 Hajj exercise.
Labbo expressed appreciation to the state government under the leadership of Governor Umar Namadi as well as the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON for their unrelenting support and guidance to jigawa state Pilgrims welfare board.
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