The director-general of the board, Lamin Rabi’u, announced this in a statement.
Nearly 60 others, mostly aged between 13 and 18, remained unaccounted for, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
“We will continue to align our efforts with national values of unity, peace, and progress,” the NAHCON chief said.
“The rising cost of living, food insecurity, unemployment, and inflation continue to weigh heavily on households,” said Mr Okoh.
Internet blackout in Afghanistan comes a few weeks after Taliban authorities threatened a total internet blackout in a bid to clamp down on immoral activities.
“Sir, a passionate appeal to His Royal Highness on the plight of the Muslim community in the Eastern Zone Emirate Council in Abia,” he stated.
He said pilgrims who deposited N8.5 million earlier would be refunded the balance.
The cleric said Nigeria would change its narrative by continuing to get its systems and institutions working.
“The government’s directive aims to ensure a thorough examination of the petitions and promote peace within the state’s religious communities,” said the statement.
