FCT begins registration of 2020 intending pilgrims

The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is set to commence the registration of intending pilgrims for the 2020 Hajj exercise from Friday   November 1, 2019 across the six area councils and the head office of the board located at the Central Business District, Abuja. A statement from the board’s spokesman, Muhammad Lawal Aliyu, said intending […]

The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is set to commence the registration of intending pilgrims for the 2020 Hajj exercise from Friday   November 1, 2019 across the six area councils and the head office of the board located at the Central Business District, Abuja.

A statement from the board’s spokesman, Muhammad Lawal Aliyu, said intending pilgrims who wish to perform the pilgrimage through the board are to register in a maximum of three instalments.

He said intending pilgrims are expected to present a bank draft of a minimum of N500,000 payable to the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja, to book for a seat for the 2020 Hajj exercise.

He added that prospective pilgrims are to deposit an average of N1,500,0000 by the end of March 2020 pending the release of the actual Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

He further stated that all intending pilgrims must be guaranteed by a chief Imam of any of the area councils or a traditional ruler or a senior civil servant of not less than grade level 12 as contained in the guidelines for the registration of intending pilgrims by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

In addition, intending female pilgrims would only be registered with their male guide (mahram) in line with the Saudi Arabian government’s regulations.

He said the board has resolved to register intending pilgrims on first-come first-serve basis while first timers would be given priority.