The National Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria ( NAHCON), Jalal Ahmed-Arabi visit to Kebbi says Sir Ahmed Bello International Airport will be used for Hajj Operations this year.
He stated this during the Inspection of Facilities at the Hajj Camp in preparation for the Commencement of the 2024 Pilgrimage exercise.
He Congratulated the Government of Kebbi state for facilitating the activities of the Commission describing Kebbi as the leading State in the Federation in the discharge its obligation towards the preparation of the Hajj.
In his remarks, The Kebbi State Chairman of the pilgrim’s agency Musa Yaro Commended the Kebbi State Governor for providing all requests, including running costs of the agency and giving support and encouragement towards a smooth and hitch-free hajj exercise.
Governor Nasir Idris said his administration has provided all the financial support required to make Sir Ahmed Bello International Airport, Birnin kebbi suitable for 2024 Hajj exercise.
He added “I paid all what is required as I want our intending pilgrims to depart from Kebbi State.
I also ordered the establishment of Airport fuel depot to enable Aircraft refuel conveniently” .
On the Issue of Hajj fares, the Governor said that all Hajj fares paid by Intending pilgrims for the State were Immediately transferred to NAHCON account without delay.
Nasir says he has no reason to put such fares into deposit account to generate interest as it is not Government’s money, but belongs to farmers, herders and traders who have toiled over the years to gather the fares to enable them discharge their religious obligation.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
