The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency says it has begun the payment of ₦61,080 to each of the 6,239 pilgrims who performed Hajj through the state in 2023.
The agency’s spokesperson, Malam Yunusa Abdullahi, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna.
“These refunds were received by the agency from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
“NAHCON has specifically stated that the refunds are due to an interruption in the electricity supply during the pilgrims’ stay at Muna, which affected the cooling systems and consequently caused inconveniences to the pilgrims,” he said.
The spokesperson said the funds would be disbursed directly into the accounts of the affected pilgrims.
“We will do everything possible to ensure only the verified pilgrims with bank account details receive the refunds,” he said.
Abdullahi called on the affected pilgrims who had not submitted their details to approach their local government registration officers for documentation and verification.
“The details required for verification include international passports and bank account details.
“All payments will be transferred directly to the pilgrims’ bank accounts to eliminate any discrepancy,” he said.
Abdullahi said that the Executive Chairman of the agency, Malam Salihu Abubakar, has urged the registration officers to ensure strict compliance with the requirements for transparency and accountability.
(NAN)
