Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board says NAHCON has allocated 614 seats to the state for 2022 Hajj exercise.
The Director Administration and Finance who is also the Acting Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Mustapha Umar disclosed this to Radio Nigeria in Dutse.
He said, they received a letter of seats allocation from NAHCON for 2022 Hajj exercise and waiting for the commission to inform them on the Hajj fare.
“As we received the allocation, already 530 people have deposited their money for 2021 exercise which was cancelled ,but they left their money with us against 2022 exercise”.~ Mustapha Umar
Alhaji Mustapha Umar said, the board had resolved to consider those who allocated their deposits before others and as soon as NAHCON announce this year Hajj fares they will mobilize them to complete the money.
He pointed out that, the remaining seats will be sold according to first come first serve and promised to ensure justice in releasing the seats.
He also reiterated the commitment of the board to ensure compliance to the Saudi Arabia and NAHCON guidelines for the exercise, including compulsory Covid-19 vaccine.
END/USMAN Mohammed Zaria
