'The federal government granted us a N90 billion subsidy, which we carefully utilised to address the unprecedented increase in Hajj costs.'
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Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the gesture during the inauguration of the 2024 National Hajj operation at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State.Despite the subsidy, some state governors expressed dissatisfaction with NAHCON’s management of the Hajj operations, citing inadequate provision of accommodation in Muna and insufficient Basic Travel Allowance for pilgrims from states.
“The high dollar exchange rate caused the cost per seat to surge above N9 million, necessitating our intervention to mitigate the burden on pilgrims.“To address the issue, we convened a meeting with representatives from all states to discuss the matter. We then compiled a list of intending pilgrims who had already paid the approved N8 million.
He said while the commission exercised prudent financial management, scrutinising every expenditure, it remained steadfast in providing the highest quality services for pilgrims, sparing no effort to ensure their comfort and well-being. “In our first year in the helms of affairs, we made concerted efforts to deliver optimal results, acknowledging that we faced some obstacles. Nevertheless, we have drawn valuable insights from our experiences and are committed to building upon our progress.
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