Governor Yusuf appeals for reduction of 2025 Hajj fare
• As of 2023 Kano pilgrims received N375 million refund
•The Governor commends NAHCON, the Saudi Arabian Government for being accountable
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has appealed to the Federal Government to reduce the Hajj fare considering the economic challenges faced by the citizens.
The Governor appealed for an occasion organized by the state Pilgrims Welfare Board to refund money sent by the Saudi Arabian Government due to the power outage during the 2023 Hajj operations.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday. The governor also commended the effort of the Saudi Arabian government for the gesture and concern for humanity.
The governor promised to send an appreciation letter to the Saudi government through their consulate in the Kano state. He also expressed appreciation to the National Hajj Commission for prudence and timely payment.
Governor Yusuf expressed delight over the effort of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board for the conduct of successful Hajj operations which was recognised as the best in the country. He urged them to maintain the good work in future operations.
The governor disclosed that he visited Saudi Arabia a few weeks ago to perform lesser Hajj and to also commence preparation for the next Hajj by himself in order to find out areas that the state government needs to intervene further.
In his remarks, the state Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo who was the head of 2024 Kano Hajj Delegates appreciated the support Governor Yusuf provided to the pilgrims before, during and after the Hajj exercise.
Earlier, the Board Director General, Alhaji Laminu Rabiu Danbaffa said the total amount refunded to the state through the National Hajj Commission for disbursement to Pilgrims that performed the 2023 Hajj was 375 million naira.
Signed by
Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa
Director General Media and Publicity, Government House Kano.
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