Hajj 2026: Kano pilgrims board fixes February 8 deadline for data capture
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed February 8 as the final deadline for data capturing of intending pilgrims for the 2026 hajj.
The board’s director-general, Lamin Rabi’u, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Mr Rabi’u explained that the deadline was in line with a directive from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, which required all states to complete data capturing for intending pilgrims on or before the stipulated date.
“Intending pilgrims who are yet to submit their international passports are therefore advised to do so before the deadline as no extension will be granted after February 8,” he said.
He called on local government hajj centre officers to intensify public enlightenment and awareness to ensure full compliance by all prospective pilgrims.
He also reassured the public of the pilgrims’ board’s commitment to ensuring a smooth, transparent, and successful hajj operation for the 2026 pilgrimage.
(NAN)
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