KANO STATE PILGRIMS BOARD SETS JANUARY 1ST DEADLINE FOR HAJJ DEPOSIT 02-12-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced January 1st, 2025, as the closing date for the collection of Hajj deposits from intending pilgrims in the state.
This announcement was made by the Director General of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, during a joint meeting with Board staff and Local Government Hajj Center Officers.
According to Alhaji Danbappa, the deadline aligns with the 2025 Hajj Calendar issued by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), which mandates all states to remit their intending pilgrims’ details to the Commission on or before January 7th, 2025.
The Director General expressed concern over the current low sales of Hajj seats and urged Local Government Hajj Center Officers to intensify efforts to meet their seat allocation targets.
He called for innovative strategies to boost seat sales and fulfill the state’s obligations within the stipulated timeframe.
Intending pilgrims are strongly encouraged to complete their deposits on or before January 1st, 2025, as late payments may result in exclusion from the 2025 Hajj exercise.
Recalled that the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board had earlier announced N8.4 million as the 2025 Hajj deposit for intending pilgrims from the state.