NAHCON said it had concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the 2025 Hajj activities.
Charge d’affaires at the Nigerian embassy in Riyad, says pilgrims performing the 2025 hajj without a permit are liable to a 100,000 riyals fine, a 10-year ban and deportation.
Mr Suleiman stated that Uzodimma as a governor does not segregate based on ethnicity or religion.
Mr Elegushi ordered the money to be returned to the Egyptian Embassy for onward delivery to the rightful owner.
The governor congratulated Muslims on the conclusion of the month-long Ramadan.
The approval was announced in a statement by Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, on Thursday.
The Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to submit their international passports.
