x

Kogi Hajj Commission Clears 460 to perform 2024 Holy Pilgrimage

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the Kogi State Hajj Commission for securing clearance for 460 Muslim Pilgrims from the state to perform the 2024 pilgrimage to Makkah.

In a release by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor Ismaila Isah said Kogi Hajj Commission is the first state in Nigeria to effect full contribution to the Hajj Savings Scheme by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.

Governor Ododo’s commendation was sequel to the reports by the Kogi State Hajj Commission over increment in the 2024 Hajj fares and how Kogi state managed to secure subsidy for its pilgrims on account of the 100 per cent contribution to the Hajj Savings Scheme by the pilgrims through the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.

The Governor who expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation made by the state Hajj Commission, praised the immediate past administration of Alhaji Yahaha Bello for approving the participation of the state in the contributory Hajj Savings Scheme by pilgrims two years ago, stressing that his administration will sustain and consolidate on the gains of the scheme.

Governor Ododo also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his intervention by providing subsidy for Nigerian Muslim pilgrims who were distressed by the increase in the 2024 Hajj fares, assuring that his administration will continue to partner with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to ease the burden of pilgrims from Kogi state through the contributory Hajj Savings Scheme in the state.

Increase in the 2024 Hajj fare caused by foreign exchange differentials resulted in over 1.9 million Naira extra charges per pilgrim in Nigeria with only Kogi State now fully cleared of the over 800 million Naira that should have been paid by its over 460 pilgrims now set to perform this year’s pilgrimage to Makkah.

Hot this week

Breaking: Tinubu Mulls Female INEC Chairman to Replace Mahmood

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaAmid growing speculation over the likely...

APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe, Empowers Traders with ₦50 Million Cash

By Israel Adamu, JosThe National Chairman of the All...

Gov Mutfwang’s Re-Election, Most Noble Ambition for Plateau – Commissioner

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Commissioner for Local Government and...

CBN committed to economic stability, clears $7bn FX backlog- Cardoso

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,UyoThe Central Bank of Nigeria,CBN, has...

Langtang North Residents Applaud Council Chairman Tyem for One Year of Developmental Achievements

By Israel Adamu, JosResidents of Langtang North Local Government...

JUST IN: ISWAP Launches Deadly Attack on Military Base in Borno, Soldiers Feared Killed

Several soldiers are feared dead while others sustained injuries...

Today’s football match fixtures

Here’s a clean, reader-friendly rewrite of today’s global football...

Japan Plunges into Political Turmoil as Ruling Coalition Collapses

Japan was thrown into political uncertainty on Friday after...

Kogi Court Sentences 28-Year-Old Husseini Mustapha to Life Imprisonment for Rape

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State High Court sitting...

Olawepo-Hashim Accuses APC Elements of Orchestrating Smear Campaign Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaFormer presidential candidate Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img