The Kwara State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to make the necessary payment of N8,457,685.59 by Friday, January 31, 2025.
In a statement issued on Monday, Sanni Muhammed, the Board’s Assistant Press Secretary, shared details from the Executive Secretary, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, during live radio broadcasts on Gerin 95.5 FM and Diamond 88.7 FM.
Abdulsalam explained that the 2025 Hajj fares will vary depending on Nigeria's geopolitical zones, as travel distances to Saudi Arabia influence aviation fuel costs. Pilgrims from Kwara State (Northern zone) are required to pay N8,457,685.59; those from Borno and Adamawa zones will pay N8,327,125.59, while pilgrims from Southern states will pay N8,784,085.59.
“The differences in fares reflect logistical realities and ensure a fair distribution of costs across the country,” he added.
Abdulsalam emphasized that the payment deadline is final and that no extensions will be granted. “We must ensure that payments are made on time to remit them to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and meet the Saudi Hajj Authority's deadlines,” he stated.
Visa processing will begin on February 25, and Abdulsalam warned that any delays in payments or document submissions could prevent pilgrims from participating in the Hajj.
Alhaji Olayinka Shuaib, the Board’s Chief Administrative Officer, advised intending pilgrims to complete payments and submit their international passports promptly to secure their spots.
The Board urged all intending pilgrims to adhere to the deadlines and avoid disruptions in the Hajj preparation process. For further details, the Kwara State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board can be contacted.
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On January 22, the National Communication Authority (NCA), the country’s telecommunications regulator, instructed all internet service providers to block access to social media for a period ranging from 30 to 90 days. This directive, confirmed by CPJ through a copy of the NCA’s letter and various media reports, aims to prevent the spread of videos showing the killings of South Sudanese nationals in neighbouring Sudan, which had triggered violent protests and retaliatory killings of Sudanese nationals. Continue.....
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