Vice President Shettima announced a N90bn Hajj subsidy approval for 2024 pilgrimage in Nigeria.

Vice President Kashim Shettima announced that President Bola Tinubu approved N90 billion to subsidise the cost of the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage in Nigeria. The Vice President made this disclosure during the inauguration of the 2024 National Hajj operation at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The government aims to alleviate the financial burden on pilgrims due to fluctuating foreign exchange rates and the hike in pilgrimage fares.

May 15, 2024
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