By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
NAHCON has advised intending pilgrims to be wary of agents demanding for extra charges saying details of such persons should be forwarded to official platforms.
This warning was contained in a statement issued and signed by Fatima Sanda Usara,
Assistant Director,
Public Affairs stating that:
“NAHCON (National Hajj Commission of Nigeria) hereby issues another important warning to intending pilgrims regarding payment of extra Hajj fares. The Commission has not requested pilgrims to pay any additional administrative charges beyond the stated amount and any one that makes such a request on our behalf is violating the role and responsibility of NAHCON as the regulatory body.
“Collection of any extra charges are not authorized. Any pilgrim asked to pay extra charges should forward name of person making the request and location, along with evidence of the request or payment as shown below. Kindly send such document to this number on WhatsApp: 09071800007. Please only adhere to official announcements from NAHCON, which are published on our website. Stay alert and protect yourselves from scam.