The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has extended the deadline for Hajj fare payments to allow more intending pilgrims to complete their transactions.
The board’s spokesman, Habibu Yusuf Babura, confirmed the extension on Wednesday, citing a directive from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The new deadline has been set for March 7, 2025.
The Director General of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Ahmed Umar Labbo, announced the extension during an inspection and orientation exercise for intending pilgrims across the state. He also revealed that the board has remitted over N6 billion to NAHCON on behalf of Jigawa pilgrims.
Meanwhile, the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has reported that at least 200 intending pilgrims have completed their payments for the 2025 Hajj.
The board’s chairman, Mallam Musah Muhammad Uduimoh, stated that NAHCON allocated 412 Hajj slots to Edo State, and registration is ongoing. He expressed confidence that the state will meet its allocation, especially with the payment deadline now extended to mid-March 2025.
