Anti-corruption agencies have shifted attention to the N90 billion Hajj subsidy administered by NAHCON since the completion of the 2024 Hajj.
SPECIAL REPORT: Jigawa villagers link declining farming output, urban drift to abandonment of damSPECIAL REPORT: Katsina farmers lament impact of climate changeNigeria at the crossroad, By Jibrin Ibrahim, Fatima Akilu, et al.SPECIAL REPORT: Jigawa villagers link declining farming output, urban drift to abandonment of damSPECIAL REPORT: Katsina farmers lament impact of climate changeNigeria at the crossroad, By Jibrin Ibrahim, Fatima Akilu, et al.
ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare confirmed the visit of the agency’s operatives to NAHCON in a phone conversation with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday.According to him, ICPC operatives visited NAHCON to pick up a top official who failed to honour an investigation extended to all the directors of the Hajj commission for questioning.
She also said the EFCC did not invite the NAHCON chairperson on suspicion of mismanagement of the N90 billion Hajj subsidy. She said it was an annual routine for the EFCC to request the NAHCON to give an account of its disbursements after Hajj.Giving a post-Hajj press briefing on 29 July, the NAHCON chairperson, Mr Arabi, said a significant portion of the N90 billion was allocated to bridge payment gaps for pilgrims.
The N1.6 million subsidy for 50,000 pilgrims amounted to N80 billion, leaving about N10 billion balance of the N90 billion grant received from the federal government. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ICPC raids NAHCON office, picks director over N90b Hajj subsidy fundsICPC operatives Wednesday raided NAHCON headquarters in Abuja over alleged mismanagement of N90 billion intervention for the 2024 hajj.
Read more »
ICPC raids NAHCON office, picks director over N90b hajj subsidy fundsOperatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday raided the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja, over alleged mismanagement of the N90 billion intervention for the 2024 hajj.
Read more »
We’ve begun preparations for 2025 Hajj, says NAHCONJalal expressed confidence that the commission would succeed in the 2025 Hajj due to the “lessons learned this year.”
Read more »
30 Nigerians died performing 2024 Hajj — NAHCONThe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that 30 Nigerian pilgrims died performing this year's hajj in Saudi Arabia
Read more »
NAHCON: FG’s N90bn hajj subsidy prevented pilgrims from paying N4.9mNAHCON says it utilised the N90 billion approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to subsidize the Hajj fare for pilgrims in 2024.
Read more »
NAHCON: FG’s N90bn hajj subsidy prevented pilgrims from paying N3.6mNAHCON says it utilised the N90 billion approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to subsidize the Hajj fare for pilgrims in 2024.
Read more »