The Nationwide Hajj Fee of Nigeria (NAHCON) has prolonged the registration of pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj following the low turnout of supposed contributors to satisfy the unique deadline.
Barring any last-minute modifications, NAHCON has set January 31, 2024 as the brand new date to offer an extra alternative for people to take part within the holy pilgrimage.
NAHCON spokesperson Fatima Sanda Usara mentioned the choice to switch from December 31, 2023 turned overwhelming resulting from requests from varied quarters searching for extra alternatives.
“The overwhelming request for enlargement from varied spiritual communities underlines the significance of guaranteeing accessibility to a broader spectrum of believers desperate to embark on the religious journey of Hajj,” Usara mentioned.
“Due to this fact, NAHCON is assured that the Fee, with the assist of its sister businesses, would have decided the overall price of Hajj in 2024 earlier than the expiry of the brand new deadline.”
NAHCON added that the extension due to this fact gives a chance for brand new registrants to take action and by the tip of January, those that must steadiness the cost would additionally give you the chance to take action.
The Hajj Fee recalled that “the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set February 25 as the tip date for signing all contracts, which implies the tip of funds on IBAN accounts.
“With this extension, NAHCON has barely one month to finish the cost of all Hajj deposits into its IBAN account for the 2024 Hajj. This extension, whereas exceeding NAHCON's preparatory timeline, displays Fee Chairman Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi's dedication to addressing stakeholders' issues.”
The committee expressed its gratitude to spiritual leaders, state boards and governors for his or her advocacy on behalf of the pilgrims.
Usara added that the stakeholders' joint efforts are a testomony to the shared dedication to facilitating a significant and inclusive Hajj expertise for all.
