The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has approved four banks to support and implement the Hajj Savings Scheme.
The governor said no fewer than 20,000 persons were expected to be fed in each centre daily until the end of Ramadan fasting.
The Sultan said, “We must unite as Muslims under one umbrella. We may have our differences, how we see things and how we understand things.”
He commended NAHCON for its efforts, considering the complexities involved in organising such a large-scale pilgrimage.
Mrs Babagana-Zulum promised to deliver the items to the good people of Borno, saying, “This is not the first time the gesture is being extended to the state.
The clinical condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from pneumonia, has improved slightly, the Vatican said late on Thursday.
The secretary also urged all intending pilgrims to come along with evidence of their payments to the board’s office.
French Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline also did not rule out resignation.
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned all nightclub activities across the state, citing Islamic principles and the need to uphold moral values.
The NAHCON commissioner said the commission decided to create spaces for intending pilgrims so that they could have enough time to come and pay their money.
