The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has directed State Muslims Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards/Agencies and Commissions (SPWBs) to migrate Hajj fare deposits made by intending pilgrims into the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) platform with Ja’iz bank.
The Hajj Saving Scheme platform was approved by the commission as the unified registration option due to its profitability and transparent design in line with the Commission’s first come first served eligibility criterion.
The Commission’s Spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara said the new option was well thought out as a parameter for justice to those who have made deposits earlier.
NAHCON has called upon State pilgrim welfare board’s SPWB to fast-track the migration of pilgrims’ funds into the scheme to enable prudent preparations for the Hajj season to begin considering the time factor.
“Note that status quo with regards to pilgrims’ welfare arrangement remains the same under the states unless restructured by the host country.“
