Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has received approval from National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON to commence the processing of visa to its 2024 prospective pilgrims.
The Director General of the board, Alhaji Ahmed Umar Labbo disclosed this to Radio Nigeria at the board’s headquarters in Dutse, the state capital.
He explained that, the board was the first to receive approval from NAHCON to commence the processing of visa to its intending pilgrims in Nigeria.
According to him, the approval followed the board’s commitment towards ensuring a hitch free hajj exercise.
The DG attributed the success to the commitment and support of Governor Umar Namadi.
COV/USMAN MZ
