The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the inauguration of the initial deposit of seven and a half million Naira for the 2027 Hajj exercise.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Habibu Yusuf Babura, the Director General of the board, Alhaji Ahmed Umar Labbo, made this known during a meeting with zonal officers from the 27 local government areas at the board’s headquarters in Dutse.
Alhaji Ahamed Labbo emphasized that there are only 87 days remaining for the registration, citing directives from the National Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have set a closing date for registration in September for pilgrims worldwide.
The Director General has urged the zonal officers to be vigilant, ensure all hajj seats are filled, and actively sensitize the public about completing their registration before the deadline arrives.
Furthermore, the Director General extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, for the continuous maximum cooperation and support the board receives during every Hajj operation.