The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed intending pilgrims to pay an initial Hajj deposit of N7.5 million ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage. Both reports say the decision is communicated through the board’s leadership and zonal operations. Vanguard reports that Umar made the announcement during a meeting with the board’s zonal officers, describing the deposit requirement as part of preparations aimed at ensuring a smooth and hitch-free Hajj exercise. Daily Post Nigeria similarly reports that the board demands the N7.5 million initial deposit and attributes the message to the board’s spokesman, Habibu Yarima, as contained in a statement issued on Wednesday. The reports agree that the deposit is meant to support advance arrangements for the next Hajj season. They do not provide further details on payment timelines, additional fees, or specific criteria for eligibility in the excerpts provided.
Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board sets N7.5m initial deposit for 2027 Hajj
The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed intending pilgrims to pay an initial Hajj deposit of N7.5 million ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage. Both reports say the decision is communicated throu...
- Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board sets an initial Hajj deposit of N7.5 million for 2027.
- The directive is issued ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage.
- Umar is cited as making the announcement during a meeting with zonal officers.
- Daily Post Nigeria reports the announcement through a statement issued on Wednesday via the board’s spokesman, Habibu Yarima.
- The board says the measure supports preparations for a hitch-free Hajj exercise.
Ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage, the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed intending pilgrims to make an initial deposit of N7.5 million for the Hajj exercise. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the board’s spokesman, Habibu Yarima, Umar said the measure was in line with its resolve to ensure a hitch-free Hajj exercise, adding that […] Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board demands N7.5m initial Hajj deposit
2 hours agoUmar, who spoke during a meeting with the board's zonal officers, said the measure was in line with its resolve to prepare for a hitch-free Hajj exercise. The post Jigawa approves N7.5m initial deposit for 2027 Hajj exercise appeared first on Vanguard News.
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