The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved a ₦3.5 billion loan for the payment of the 2027 Hajj deposit for intending pilgrims from the state.
The State Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Government House, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
According to the commissioner, the approval reflects Governor Umar Namadi’s commitment to the welfare of the state’s citizens.
Musa said, “In line with His Excellency Umar Namadi’s administration’s proactive commitment to meeting the state government’s obligations, the Council has approved the release of the sum of Three Billion, Five Hundred Million Naira as a loan to the State Pilgrims Welfare Board.”
He explained that the money is for 466 intending pilgrims from the state.
“The loan is to facilitate the payment of the 2027 Hajj deposit for 466 intending pilgrims from the state,” he stated.