The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), has refunded over N301.56 million to the 4,936 pilgrims from Kebbi State who performed the 2023 Hajj.
Each of the pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj exercise will receive a refund of ₦61,080.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Faruku Enabo, during a meeting held to discuss the refund issue by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.
He said that the money had already been deposited into the account of the agency for onwards distribution to the beneficiaries.
The refund is being made in compliance with NAHCON’s directive to compensate pilgrims, for services that were not rendered during the 2023 Hajj.
He said, “Upon receiving the funds from NAHCON, I informed the governor, who directed me to initiate the refund process to the pilgrims, with the chairmen of the 21 LGAs, serving as witnesses and confirming the process.”
Enabo urged the Council Chairmen to also monitor the exercise to ensure that all the affected pilgrims get their money.
He also said that the exercise would be fully monitored by EFCC, ICPC, NSCDC, Police, DSS, and other related security agencies.
Faruk explained that it is the responsibility of the board to ensure that all eligible pilgrims receive their refunds without any delay.
He urged prospective pilgrims for the upcoming 2025 Hajj to expedite their payments.
He noted that NAHCON has extended the payment deadline to the end of December, encouraging early payments, to secure better accommodation, timely transportation and other essential services during the Hajj.
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)
