The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says a Nigerian pilgrim identified as Aishatu Nahuce has returned $8000 to the owner in Saudi Arabia after the money went missing. Confirming
July 9, 2023 12:24 PMThe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria says a Nigerian pilgrim identified as Aishatu Nahuce has returned $8000 to the owner in Saudi Arabia after the money went missing.
Confirming the development to TheCable on Sunday, Musa Ubandawaki, NAHCON deputy director of information, said the pilgrim deserves an award for her act of honesty.“Yes, it is true. The woman deserves an award but point of correction, the exact amount is $ 8,000 USD. She is a Hausa woman from Nahuce town of Bungudu LGA of Zamfara state,” he said.
The organisation said the woman handed the money over to the Zamfara pilgrims welfare agency for onward return to the owner. Meanwhile, NAHCON has commenced return airlifting of pilgrims from Osun, Sokoto, Bauchi, Abuja, and Lagos to Nigeria.
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