We’ve Spent N90bn as Subsidy On 2024 Hajj – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has spent a sum of ninety billion naira as subsidy on the 2024 Hajj. A trip to Mecca for Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam for Muslims who have capacity to go.
There have been speculations that the current administration is spending more money on religion matters while the economy of the country is in shambles.
On Wednesday, the vice president, Shettima, confirmed that the dollar rate made the federal government decide to subsidise the programme. He was on ground to inaugurate the 2024 National Hajj operation. The event was held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birni Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State.
“You may recall that this year, we had a major challenge in announcing the final hajj fare for the 2024 Muslim pilgrimage due to fluctuation in foreign exchange rates,” Shettima was quoted as saying by the News Agency of Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu also works round the clock to control the downward spiral of our local currency to bring relief to our pilgrims and other Nigerians.
“A move that eventually succeeded in lowering the fare. The President approved the release of N90 billion to subsidize the cost of pilgrimage for this year’s hajj.
“Due to this high regard, the government took time to carefully select men of integrity with administrative acumen and records of selfless dedication to manage the affairs of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria in the interest of Nigerian pilgrims.
“Government at the highest level monitors all arrangements meant for the well-being of our pilgrims both in Saudi Arabia and within the country before embarking on the journey.
“We are aware of the provision put in place for the safety, security and comfort of the Nigerian contingent to the 2024 hajj of our pilgrims.”
“Indeed, it is through our collective prayers and individual contributions that our country will prosper,” Mr Shettima added.
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