By: Lubabatu Mohammed Kusherki,
Information and Public Relations Officer.
The Niger State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has flagged off the payment of feeding allowance to all 2026 Hajj Pilgrims’ from the state, following the refund by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
The refund followed by the successful renegotiation of feeding services in Madinah by NAHCON during the 2026 Hajj operation, as announced by the Chairman/CEO, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf.
The Board received the sum of Sixteen Million, Five Hundred and Seventy-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty-Six Naira (N16,573,746.00) only, for 2,281 pilgrims, from the state.
Consequently, each pilgrims’ is entitled to a refund of Seven Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty-Six Naira (N7,266.00) only, being savings from the feeding arrangement in Madinah.
The Board has commenced payment to all concerned Pilgrims’ through their respective APWOs (Area Pilgrims’ Welfare Officers), under the supervision of the Director of Finance, Hajiya Fatima Ladidi Jibrin, at the Niger State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board.
The refund covers Pilgrims’ from the 25 Local Government Areas of Niger State, as well as Government Officials who participated in the 2026 pilgrimage.
The Executive Secretary, Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, who was represented by the Director of Administration, Alh. Ado Bello, appreciated the patience and understanding of all Pilgrims’ and assured them of the Board’s continued commitment to their welfare.
During the presentation, the Chairman of the APWOs Forum, Alh. Abusufiyan Ahmed Siri-Siri, who spoke on behalf of the APOs, appreciated NAHCON and the Niger State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board for ensuring the refund reaches the Pilgrims’.
