By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has announced the commencement of its medical screening program for the intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise.
In a statement signed by the Chief Information Officer of the board, Ahmed Saleh, and made available to journalists in Abuja.
The medical screening is scheduled to take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April, 2025 at the Board’s Permanent Hajj Transit Camp, Bassan Jiwa, near Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport, Abuja, beginning from 9:00am daily.
All Intending pilgrims from AMAC (Municipal), Bwari and Kuje Area Councils and the Hajj Savings Scheme ( HSS) are to report on Saturday 12th April for the program, while the intending pilgrims from Abaji, Kwali and Gwagwalada Area Councils and the Headquarters of the Board shall report on Sunday 13th April for the program by 9:00 am at the venue with their original receipts of payments , the Chief Information officer announced.