2023 Hajj: Katsina gets 4,913 slots, fixes N2.5 million down payment for intending pilgrims
The Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board says 4,913 slots have been allocated to the state for the 2023 Hajj.
Executive director of the board, Suleiman Nuhu-Kuki, disclosed this on Monday in Katsina when he addressed a news conference.
He said intending pilgrims would be required to deposit a minimum of N2.5 million with the board, pending the announcement of the final fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
“By the receipt of the 95,000 hajj seats approved for Nigeria by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria allocated 4,913 slots to Katsina State.
“Governor Aminu Masari, in line with the figure, approved the revised distribution to the 34 local government areas to effectively mobilise and facilitate continuous registration of intending pilgrims across the state.
“All those wishing to pay their deposits will use this window of opportunity to register on time, as priority will be accorded on a first-come, first-served basis,’’ he said.
Mr Nuhu-Kuki also told journalists that the board would soon begin pilgrims’ education and enlightenment programmes at its various zones.
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