Prospective pilgrims are required to remit N4.5 million before January 31st.

The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency is urging prospective pilgrims from the state to promptly submit their deposits to ensure their participation in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Malam Salihu Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of the Agency, conveyed this message during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Kaduna. Abubakar stressed the significance of acting promptly, reiterating that the registration deadline, set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), remains January 31st.

He expressed optimism about the registration process, highlighting a significant increase in the number of pilgrims due to the extension of time of the registration.

“We’ve observed a significant increase in the number of pilgrims registering for Hajj 2024.

“However, to confirm their participation, timely registration and deposit are crucial.

“We urge all intending pilgrims not to delay but to complete the process by January 31 to avoid missing this sacred opportunity,” he said.

Abubakar assured pilgrims that NAHCON is finalising the final cost.

He expressed optimism that the fare would remain N4.5 million or even lower.

“We understand the financial considerations involved in Hajj,” he said.

He said NAHCON was working diligently to determine the most affordable and reasonable fare for Nigerian pilgrims.

“We anticipate a final announcement soon,” Abubakar said, adding that in the meantime, all intending pilgrims are required to deposit N4.5m in the designated bank account of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.”

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