The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Tuesday officially announced N8.4 million as the 2025 Hajj deposit for intending pilgrims from the state.
The announcement follows the directive from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
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The Director General of the board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa who made the announcement during a meeting with Local government centre officers, said the deposit for the 2025 Hajj has been pegged at ₦8,400,000.
“The Board will commence the collection of deposits through bank drafts submitted via Local Government Hajj Center Officers,” Danbappa said.
According to him, the collection of deposits will begin immediately and continue until the closing date, which will be announced at a later date alongside the final Hajj fare.
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He advised Intending pilgrims to ensure timely payments according to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s schedule for the 2025 Hajj.
“To complete the registration process, intending pilgrims are required to submit eight passport-sized photographs, a valid international passport, and have a personal bank account for proper identification. This will facilitate a smooth and successful registration process,”;he said.
He disclosed that NAHCON has allocated 4,356 Hajj seats to Kano State, which will be distributed across all the 44 local governments.
In his remark, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alhaji Yusif Lawan, urged Local Government Hajj Center Officers to work diligently to secure and manage the allocated seats.
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He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant all intending pilgrims the means and opportunity to make their Hajj payments without hardship.
He emphasized the importance of cooperation and dedication from all stakeholders involved in the registration process.
