The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board (KSPWB), Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has announced the refund of over ₦375,397,680 to Kano State pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj.
A total of 6,146 pilgrims from Kano State were part of the 2023 Hajj, with each receiving ₦61,080.
Speaking during a management meeting held at his office, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u explained that the funds were allocated by the Saudi Arabian authorities through the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) as compensation for the power outage experienced at Mina during the pilgrimage.
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The Board’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Alhaji Sulaiman A. Dederi, emphasized that the disbursement process had been carefully designed to ensure transparency and accountability.
According to him, all payments would be transferred directly to the pilgrims’ bank accounts to eliminate any possibility of discrepancies.
He assured the public that the Board remains committed to prioritizing the welfare of pilgrims and upholding high standards of service delivery.
The Director General also encouraged Local Government Hajj Center Officers to intensify efforts in promoting the sale of Hajj seats for the upcoming pilgrimage.
He, however, expressed concern over the slow progress in seat sales and called for collaborative efforts to ensure efficient operations and enhanced service delivery for prospective pilgrims.
