By Uzair Adam
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 1,518 slots to Jigawa State for the 2025 Hajj.
Alhaji Ahmad Labbo, Director-General of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Dutse.
Labbo stated that 70 percent of the allocated slots have been distributed to the 27 local government areas in the state for sale to interested pilgrims.
The remaining 30 percent is held in reserve until the initial allocation to each local government is fully utilized.
He further revealed that intending pilgrims are required to pay a deposit of N8.4 million while awaiting NAHCON’s official announcement of the Hajj fare.
Labbo urged prospective pilgrims to make early payments to enable the board to complete preparations for the pilgrimage.
The Hajj, one of Islam’s five pillars, is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken by Muslims worldwide.