The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has explained why intending Nigerian pilgrims to the 2023 Hajj exercise will pay different fares based on
The commission had announced eight different fare regimes for the northern States and other parts of the country for the 2023 Hajj with pilgrims from Borno and Yobe States expected to pay the lowest fare while pilgrims from Lagos and Ogun States will pay the highest fare of N2.99m per pilgrim.
Following the announcement of the final Hajj fares for intending Nigerian pilgrims, many stakeholders have expressed concerns on development, wondering why pilgrims from the same country would have to pay different fares for the same spiritual journey. But, the commission has explained that the different charges were influenced by the nautical miles the aircraft will cover and locations of accomodations in the holy land of Makkah in Saudi Arabia.
NAHCON in a statement signed by its deputy director, Information and Publication, Alhaji Mousa Ubandawaki, stated that: “The Commission through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority was made aware that tickets for air travel including the charter flight that Hajj carriers charge is influenced by the nautical mile the aircraft covers.
“The other reason is the price and location of accommodation in Makkah It is a known fact that some States Pilgrims Welfare Boards with their large contingent needed a more expansive house or building to accommodate some of their pilgrims while some others may not need as much. So, in sourcing for accommodation, the various state go for the accommodation that suit their needs and capacity.”
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