The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has said that intending pilgrims who fail to present evidence of COVID-19 vaccination will have their deposits rejected.
The Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Abba Danbatta, stated this while addressing newsmen in Kano on Tuesday.
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He disclosed that the board had inoculated 4,700 prospective pilgrims across its 16 centres in the state.
He explained that fresh depositors should take the shots from other sources in the state before raising their draft, to avoid missing the working plan of the board.
Danbatta said the board had been assured of adequate provision for the second jab for the 4,700, urging interested depositors to source for alternative means to facilitate their chances.
He disclosed that Kano had taken over the newly constructed health centre from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for the benefit of the state pilgrims.
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The facility, being funded through Hajj Development Levy Project, is primarily dedicated to intending pilgrims’ healthcare delivery during the Hajj season.
He said the state government had approved procurement of critical medical facilities including ambulance to enhance quality healthcare.
“You are aware of the Hajj Development Levy Project, anchored by NAHCON. These projects are spread across states of the federation. In Kano, we have a clinic and hospitality centre.
“The healthcare centre is completed and has been handed over to Kano state government through the pilgrims’ welfare board. What is left now is to equip the facility and make it operational.
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He said with this facility on the ground before the hajj season, intending pilgrims will be able to undergo all examinations and diagnoses properly.
‘By so doing, we would be able to identify pilgrims with peculiar illness(es) to enable the board make adequate provision for their welfare in the holy land,” he said.(End)
