The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the disbursement of N75,617,040 as a refund to 1,238 pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj. The reimbursement addresses services not fully rendered during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
This development was announced in a statement by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Ajibola Taiwo, on Tuesday in Abeokuta, the state capital.
According to Taiwo, each affected pilgrim will receive a refund of N61,080. He explained, “The National Hajj Commission has already released the funds for onward disbursement to the affected pilgrims. This refund is intended to cover specific services that were not fully rendered during the holy pilgrimage.”
Expressing their gratitude, two beneficiaries, Fatimo Toriola and Oladapo Jelili, commended the Ogun State Government for its prompt action. They described the refund as a welcome surprise and praised the government for prioritizing the welfare of the pilgrims throughout the 2023 Hajj exercise.
This gesture further underscores the Ogun State Government’s commitment to the wellbeing of its citizens, ensuring accountability and responsiveness in matters of public concern.
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