LASG to refund N223m to 2023 Hajj pilgrims
The Lagos State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board is set to refund N223,003,080 to the pilgrims who performed the 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the state.
A statement by the Public Affairs Officer, Taofeek Lawal, obtained on Sunday, noted that this was made known by the Board Secretary, Saheed Onipede.
Onipede confirmed that the state had a total sum of N223,003,080, being the refund for services not rendered by the Saudi authorities during the pilgrimage exercise.
“Each of the 3,651 pilgrims is entitled to a sum of N61, 080. The refund, which was facilitated by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, became necessary to assuage the pilgrims over the inconveniences they experienced during the exercise,” he said.
The board’s scribe, however, said for the beneficiaries to collect the refund, some requirements must be fulfilled.
“The beneficiaries, who are still alive, are to supply an application letter, photocopies of the data page of their passport, Nigeria/Saudi Immigration stamped page (in-bound and out-bound) and account details.
“For the deceased pilgrims, their families are expected to produce the death certificate of the deceased pilgrims, particulars of the next of kin as indicated in the Hajj form, sworn affidavit as well as Nigeria/Saudi Immigration stamped page,” the statement said.
