PRESS RELEASE
The Director General, Jigawa state pilgrims’ welfare board, Ahmed Umar Labbo announced this in his office on the level of preparations of the 2025 Hajj exercise.
DG Labbo said that National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 1,809 Hajj seats to Jigawa state pilgrims welfare board for the 2025 exercise.
To that effect, Labbo disclosed that all the necessary arrangements are on top gear the successful Hajj exercise, added that pilgrims from the state can look forward to a comfortable and spiritual experience while in the holy land.
In the same vein, the Director General stated further that the Board has deposited a whooping sum of N4.5 billion to NAHCON for 2025 Hajj exercise, saying the state Governor Mal Umar Namadi has graciously granted a loan of N3.360million to the board to enable settle the allocated seats to intending pilgrims.
He urged intending pilgrims who have not completed their payment to do so within the next seven days, as a one-week grace period has been granted.
The DG said the State Government’s support for the Pilgrims Welfare Board demonstrates its commitment to facilitating a successful Hajj experience for its citizens.
Habibu Yusuf Babura
PRO Jigawa state pilgrim welfare board
