- Alhaji Yahya Suleiman Nasidi, the National President of AHUON, raised this issue on Wednesday
- Nasidi expressed his apprehension that the fare could double in comparison to 2023 due to the escalating value of the US dollar
The Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) has voiced concern about the potential significant increase in Hajj fares for 2024.
They fear that intending pilgrims might be required to pay as much as N6 million, a substantial rise from the N3 million paid during the 2023 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
During the 2024 Hajj sensitization seminar held in Kano under the theme “Hajj 2024: New Challenges, Boundless Opportunity,” Alhaji Yahya Suleiman Nasidi, the National President of AHUON, raised this issue on Wednesday.
Nasidi expressed his apprehension that the fare could double in comparison to 2023 due to the escalating value of the US dollar. He called upon the Federal Government and the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to assist in the secure deposition of their 2024 Hajj Funds in Saudi Arabia.
According to him, “we had not been having any forex allocation from the government, but we are still doing our businesses with the forex from markets.
“We are afraid that is what would happen now without the intervention of the government.
“Another problem is the cost of Hajj this year. Last year we operated at N3 million; now it could go up to N6 million. That is why we are calling on those who want to perform Hajj this year to endeavor to pay their Hajj fare as early as possible.
“So, if payment is not made, one can’t get a visa and can’t travel, so the problems are from all angles related to the forex issue. This is a problem that even if we are going to get it from outside, we still need to transfer it as an offshore payment,” Nasidi stated.
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