Intending pilgrims to get ₦500k each as Kano Gov approves subsidy for 2024 Hajj
The gesture by Governor Yusuf is seen as an effort to support the spiritual journey of his constituents in the face of economic challenges.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf
Recommended articles
![Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi the Executive Chairman, Agege LG, addressing the security personnel during the public enlightenment on Friday. [NAN]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi the Executive Chairman, Agege LG, addressing the security personnel during the public enlightenment on Friday. [NAN]")
This announcement came as a response to the National Hajj Commission’s recent decision to raise the 2024 Hajj fares due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
The commission’s adjustment led to an additional charge of ₦1.9 million, escalating the financial burden on pilgrims.
Governor Yusuf, addressing the concerns of his constituents, declared a subsidy of ₦500,000 for each pilgrim from Kano State.
ADVERTISEMENT
This decision aims to alleviate the financial strain on those embarking on the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia this year.
“Following the sudden increase of ₦1.9 million Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, I have approved a subsidy of ₦500,000 each for intending pilgrims from Kano embarking on the 2024 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia,” the governor tweeted.
With the governor’s subsidy, the additional amount registered intending pilgrims need to pay on top of their initial deposits has been significantly reduced.
Pilgrims who have already made a total deposit of ₦4.7 million or ₦4.5 million to the State Pilgrims Board are now required to pay only ₦1.4 million of the ₦1.9 million increase.
ADVERTISEMENT
This gesture by Governor Yusuf is seen as an effort to support the spiritual journey of his constituents in the face of economic challenges.
This content was created with the help of an AI model and verified by the writer.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Agege LG gives traders, scavengers, 5 days to vacate rail lines
Prophet El-Buba wants Tinubu to give EFCC more backing in fight against corruption
Kwara govt rescue 40 poisoned cows from death, 33 others dead
BDC operators' president warns against naira speculation, vows unified market
Olorunfemi emerges Ondo LP guber candidate as other aspirants fail to buy ₦25m form
Gov Alia vows to demolish property housing kidnappers, Yahoo boys in Benue
Tinubu appoints former Rivers lawmaker, ex-Naval officer as heads of NESREA, NDRBDA
Court accuses EFCC boss of contempt over handling of Yahaya Bello's case
Fubara donates ₦350m as Navy moves training headquarters from Lagos to Rivers
ADVERTISEMENT
![FCE, Zaria sets committee to investigate 12 students suspected to be cultists [myschoolgist]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "FCE, Zaria sets committee to investigate 12 students suspected to be cultists [myschoolgist]")