Hajj 2025: This Is Good News For Intending Pilgrims

There is a piece of good news for intending pilgrims to the 2025 holy pilgrimage Hajj 2025 in Mecca, the Republic of Saudi Arabia.

An appeal is on to convince the federal government to slash the fare to the pilgrimage this year.

The Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf in making the appeal, is citing the prevailing economy challenge in the country and says that slashing the Hajj 2025 fare would help make the religious journey.

Abba Yusuf, has urged the Federal Government to reduce the 2025 Hajj fare to enable intending pilgrims to fulfil the religious exercise.

A statement issued by his media aide, Sanusi Bature, on Tuesday in Kano said the governor made the remarks during an event organised by the State Pilgrims Welfare Board.

It was to refund money remitted by Saudi Arabian authorities following a power outage during the 2023 Hajj exercise, which the governor commended.

The governor who promised to send a letter of appreciation to the Saudi Kingdom through its consulate in Kano, also praised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria for what he described as its transparency and timely refund, according to a report by NAN.

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He equally lauded the State Pilgrims Welfare Board for the successful organisation of the 2024 Hajj, stating that preparations for the 2025 Hajj had already commenced, with efforts underway to identify areas requiring further improvement.

The statement also quoted Aminu Abdulsalam, the state’s Deputy Governor and Head of the 2024 Kano State Hajj Delegation, as praising the governor for his unwavering support of the pilgrims’ board.

Additionally, the Director-General of the board, Laminu Danbaffa, revealed that a refund totaling N375 million had been disbursed to pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj exercise.