Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has urged the Federal Government to reduce the Hajj fare considering the economic challenges faced by Nigerians.

The Governor made the appeal at an event organized by the state Pilgrims Welfare Board to refund money sent by the Saudi Arabian Government due to the power outage during the 2023 Hajj operations.
This Governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature also commended the effort of the Saudi Arabian government for the refunds.

The governor promised to send an appreciation letter to the Saudi government through their consulate in Kano State.

He also expressed appreciation to National Hajj Commission for prudence and timely payment.
Governor Yusuf expressed delight over the effort of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board for the conduct of successful Hajj operations which was recognised as the best in the country.

He urged them to maintain the good work in the future operations.

The governor disclosed that he visited Saudi Arabia some few weeks ago to perform lesser Hajj and to also commence preparation for the next Hajj by himself to find out areas that the state government needs to intervene further.

In his remarks, the Deputy Governor, Mr Aminu Gwarzo, who was the head of 2024 Kano Hajj delegates, appreciated the support Governor Yusuf provided to the pilgrims before, during and after the Hajj exercise.

Earlier, the Board Director General, Alhaji Laminu Danbaffa said the total amount refunded to the state through the National Hajj Commission for disbursement to Pilgrims that performed 2023 Hajj was N375 million.