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The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to extend the payment deadline for the 2025 Hajj by two weeks to enable more intending pilgrims to complete their payments. The Acting Executive Secretary of the agency, Ladan Ibrahim, made this appeal while briefing journalists on the state’s
Sokoto govt urges NAHCON to extend 2025 Hajj payment deadline by two weeks
The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to extend the payment deadline for the 2025 Hajj by two weeks to enable more intending pilgrims to complete their payments.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the agency, Ladan Ibrahim, made this appeal while briefing journalists on the state’s level of preparedness for this year’s pilgrimage.
“With the extension, more people will be able to complete their payments in time, ensuring that no one misses out,” Ibrahim stated.
He expressed concerns that many intending pilgrims, especially those from rural areas, are struggling to meet the current deadline and emphasized that the extension would allow for full subscription of the allocated slots.
“In the past, we were allowed to make payments even after Ramadan. With a brief extension, we are confident that all allocated slots will be fully subscribed,” he said.
NAHCON has allocated 5,216 Hajj slots to Sokoto State, but Ibrahim revealed that only 1,700 intending pilgrims have made their initial deposits so far.
Despite the challenge, he assured that the agency is about 70% prepared for the pilgrimage, having secured accommodation in Mecca and Medina, finalized catering services, and arranged comfortable camp facilities for pilgrims.
He also disclosed that Sokoto State has already remitted over ₦5 billion to NAHCON, covering initial deposits and other expenses.
In addition, he added that discussions are ongoing with the state government to provide financial assistance to intending pilgrims, similar to the support given last year.
Sokoto govt urges NAHCON to extend 2025 Hajj payment deadline by two weeks
A yet-to-be-identified female student has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Ogwashi-Uku while a stray bullet killed a woman in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Our correspondent gathered that the student who is said to be a Higher National Diploma student at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, was abducted when some
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A yet-to-be-identified female student has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Ogwashi-Uku while a stray bullet killed a woman in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Our correspondent gathered that the student who is said to be a Higher National Diploma student at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, was abducted when some