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2023 Hajj: NAHCON to refund N64, 679 to 95,000 pilgrims

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By Mario Deepromoter

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that it would refund SR150 (N64,679) each to 95,000 Nigerian pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj exercise.

NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Anofi Olanrewaju-Elegushi, revealed this in a statement by the Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima Usara, on Monday in Abuja.

Mr Olanrewaju-Elegushi explained that the refund is for services not rendered by the Saudi Hajj Ministry at Masha’ir during the last Hajj.

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“All 95,000 Nigerian pilgrims that travelled for Hajj in 2023 from both states and private operators are to receive SR150 each (one hundred and fifty Saudi Riyals) as refund,” he said.

He disclosed that NAHCON has already started working towards making the payments

Mr Olanrewaju-Elegushi also provided some updates on issues concerning refunds requested by Private Tour Operators, (PTOs).

He said one of the decision reached during the tour was that instead of 20 lead companies earlier slated to spearhead the conduct of 2025 Hajj from the private sector, the number has been reduced to 10 by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU).

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He added that “the ministry has stipulated that each company must register minimum of 2,000 pilgrims to be considered for Hajj visa approval.”

Refund claims
Mr Olanrewaju-Elegushi further clarified that contrary to claims that NAHCON owes PTOs N17 billion from the 2024 Hajj caution deposit of N25m, it received only N2 billion, 750million from 110 companies that registered for the 2024 Hajj.

“The amount included a roll-over of N1billion, 250m from the previous year. From the amount, 30 companies requested for refunds amounting to N750m which has been paid. The balance still in the custody of the Commission accruing to undecided PTOs is N750m,” he said.

On the 2022 refund, Mr Olanrewaju-Elegushi said the Commission is still awaiting details.

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He, however, revealed that details have emerged only for PTOs that camped on Field Office 18 in 2022.

:They are to collectively receive SR62, 602 (sixty-two thousand six hundred and two thousand Saudi Riyals) as refund for poor feeding in the Masha’ir” the statement said.

Bank Guarantee
Mr Olanrewaju-Elegushi also informed the PTO members that NAHCON’s EXCO has approved the option of honouring Bank Guarantee as payment of N40 million Caution Deposit for the 2025 Hajj.

” In view of the above, any operator who wishes to make the payment through Bank Guarantee but has already made a cash deposit is invited to request for collection of the earlier deposit in order to present the Bank Guarantee.

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“The registration deadline was extended to 11:59 p.m. Friday 11th October to accommodate registration through the Bank Guarantee or cash deposit. We advised that due to time and procedural constraints, members wishing to take the Bank Guarantee option can raise a Bank Draft of the Caution Deposit amount and retrieve it after the Bank Guarantee is ready.

“The retrieval can be done even after deadline of registration

The commissioner expressed concern over time limitation.

Exchange rate for 2025
Mr Olanrewaju-Elegushi also confirmed that there will be no concessionary exchange rate from government for the 2025 Hajj exercise.

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” It was confirmed that for the 2025 Hajj, there will be no concessionary exchange rate from the government for Hajj fare payment for pilgrims whether under state or private Hajj operators.

“As part of efforts to curtail hitches for the 2025 Hajj and current Umrah operations, relevant officers of the commission under the Acting Chairman, along with selected members of the PTOs, will visit Saudi Arabia to seek a headway in contentious issues such as trapped IBAN deposits, unexplained refunds and limited number of Umrah visa,” the commissioner added.

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PFIPC: Adeyemi ready to submit documents to security operatives

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Ademiyi Adeyemi man connected to the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has expressed his willingness to cooperate with security agencies by submitting all documents in his possession to aid investigations into the alleged agency.

Adeyemi made the declaration during a conversation with social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, amid growing public scrutiny over the existence and activities of the purported council.

The controversy was ignited after the Presidency distanced itself from the PFIPC, insisting that no such government agency exists. The clarification was reportedly conveyed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, following widespread concerns and questions surrounding the council’s operations and authenticity.Executive Branch.

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Responding to the development, Adeyemi said he has nothing to conceal and is prepared to assist any investigation aimed at uncovering the truth behind the matter.

He disclosed that he intends to report to either the Department of State Services (DSS) or the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) with all documents in his possession, which he believes could help investigators establish the facts surrounding the controversial body.

 

According to him, the documents should be carefully examined and authenticated by the appropriate authorities to determine how the alleged council came into existence, who initiated its operations, and whether it had any legitimate backing.

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I’m willing and ready to help security agencies or any panel set up by Mr. President to unravel the truth,” Adeyemi said.

“In fact, any moment from now, I will go to the DSS or the police to submit all the documents I have to help them investigate and look into this matter.”

He maintained that he has no reason to withhold any information and welcomed a thorough investigation by the relevant authorities.

“You will see any moment from now, I will go. I’ll go to any DSS office to submit all my documents.

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They should authenticate them. They should verify them. Then they should unravel the truth,” he added.

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President Tinubu To Commission Road Linking Body of Benchers To Two Private Universities Today

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1497, Vasco da Gama set off on a voyage to India from Lisbon with four ships. A year later, he reached the city of Calicut in southern India and became the first European to set foot in India by way of the sea.

* On this day in 1889, Wall Street Journal was published for the first time. Three financial reporters named Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser created The Wall Street Journal to supersede a previous periodical called the Customers’ Afternoon Letter.

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