The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the distribution of an additional fare refund of N7,311 to each eligible pilgrim who participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Habibu Yusuf Babura, the exercise was officially flagged off by the Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Ahmad Umar Labbo, at the Board’s headquarters in Dutse.
Speaking shortly after the commencement of the exercise, Alhaji Labbo directed the Board’s zonal officers to begin immediate distribution of the refunds across the various zonal offices in the state to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive their entitlements without delay.
The Director-General commended the staff of the Board for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to the successful implementation of the 2026 Hajj operations.
The latest refund represents the second disbursement of excess funds to Jigawa pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season.
About two months ago, the Board had also distributed more than N53,000 to each pilgrim as part of its refund exercise.
Alhaji Labbo reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to transparency, accountability and fairness in the management of pilgrims’ funds. He assured the public that the Board would continue to ensure that every amount due to pilgrims is returned to them, stressing that no pilgrim’s money would be withheld.
He further reiterated that the Board remains committed to providing efficient, transparent and responsible services to the people of Jigawa State.