By Daniel Tyokua
The Federal Capital Territory has been allocated 1,537 seats for this year’s hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) exercise in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Muhammad Aliyu, said the Director of the board, Mallam Muhammad Nasiru Danmallam disclosed this while briefing the top management after a meeting with NAHCON and states chief executives of States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Commissions and Agencies.
The Director advised those who made deposit in respect of the Hajj to ensure that their deposits reach up to 2.5 Million before the conclusion of the final hajj fare.
He explained that due to current realities, the cost for this year’s hajj is projected to be about 2.5 Million, and therefore stressed the need for the intending Pilgrims to top up their deposit and await final hajj fare after conclusion with service providers in Saudi Arabia.
Danmallam advised those who registered with the Board to raise their deposit via a bank draft to the officials of the board across the Six Area Council secretariats of the territory and the headquarters where they made their initial deposits.
He also advised those who enrolled into the Hajj Savings Scheme with Ja’iz bank to ensure that their deposit is up to 2.5 million which would ease their balance as soon as the hajj fare is finalized.
The Director said the Board and other officials would soon travel to Saudi Arabia to finalize arrangements on accommodation, feeding and transportation as well as other services with relevant service providers to conclude the component of hajj fare for the 2022 hajj exercise.
He said the Board would continue with its preparation for the 2022 hajj with the second phase of education and orientation exercise on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of May which is immediately after Eid Fitr festivity.
Mallam Danmallam, therefore advised intending Pilgrims to avail themselves with the opportunity and get acquainted with the knowledge on hajj and relevant policies for the exercise.
