The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says that it has come to its attention that there are distortions floating around after the announcement of the 2023 final Hajj Fare by the Commission.
In a statement, the Commission’s Deputy Director, Information and Publications, Mousa Ubandawaki, said that some States are announcing fare different from the ones jointly agreed by the States and the Commission and as approved by the Government.
NAHCON therefore reiterate that the total Hajj Fare remains the one announced by the Commission on Friday 7th April, 2023 which is less than N3,000,000 (Three million naira) inclusive of local charges for all category of pilgrims under the State Pilgrims Welfare Agencies.
According to Ubandawaki, the Commission is calling for cooperation from all stakeholders to work together as team.
“The Commission is appealing to all the stakeholders that we should work as a team in harmony and under a conducive and peaceful atmosphere, such that we avoid any measure of exploitation of the Pilgrims.
While we are not unmindful of the financial situation in some States, however, we hasten to reiterate that the Commission will not hesitate to sanction erring States (SPWBs) by either revoking its operational license and or withdrawing the 2023 Hajj Allocation with immediate effect.
Once again,”
Ubandawaki reiterate the Commission’s commitment to the welfare of the pilgrims and ensures that they have value for money in terms of the price and facilities they will enjoy during the pilgrimage.
Olusola Akintonde
