• About us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Saturday, June 28, 2025
  • Login
NewsPeg Magazine logo
  • Home
  • News
    • World
    • Business
    • Politics
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • World
    • Business
    • Politics
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
No Result
View All Result
NewsPeg Magazine logo
No Result
View All Result
Home Issues

2024 Hajj: ANA Spearheads Advocacy For Accessibility Amid High Fares Concern

Admin by Admin
January 4, 2024
in Issues
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

A concerted effort led by Senator Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi under the platform of Arewa New Agenda (ANA) has launched a far-reaching advocacy aimed at enhancing access to 2024 Hajj by Nigerian Muslims.

The initiative highlights critical issues surrounding the cost and accessibility of the religious rite, advocating for measures to ease financial burdens faced by intending pilgrims.

ANA’s effort, according to the group’s leadership, was fully endorsed and supported by the leadership of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), from conception to implementation.

The ANA’s campaign was marked by strategic engagements across key regions—North West, North East, North Central, and FCT—bringing together religious leaders, stakeholders including State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, to address pressing concerns ahead of the looming December 31, 2023 payment deadline for Hajj 2024.

ANA’s advocacy addresses multifaceted challenges impacting the affordability of Hajj exercise, including accommodation near Haram, feeding schemes, royalties, airfares, and service charges, all contributing to the overall high cost to bored by intending pilgrims.

Stakeholders voiced concerns during the engagements, notably about fraudulent activities targeting intending pilgrims, delayed information dissemination, and inadequate awareness within rural communities regarding the new regulations and payment deadlines for the 2024 Hajj. 

Regional observations revealed promising trends in some states meeting their Hajj quotas, while others faced challenges due to pending court decisions and delayed commitments. The need for deadline extensions and subsidies emerged as key recommendations to make Hajj more accessible. 

The North Central region particularly highlighted a lack of comprehensive information and suggested intensive educational campaigns to bridge the awareness gap among intending pilgrims and rural communities.

Stakeholders advocated for intensified enlightenment drives, closer collaboration with financial institutions to alleviate payment hurdles, and a call for governments to subsidise Hajj fares, addressing concerns about fraud, improved management, and early saving schemes.

Encouragingly, government officials in various states, including Kano, Kebbi, FCT, Zamfara, Kwara, and Nasarawa, expressed confidence in their governments’ interventions to ensure a successful Hajj 2024, affirming their commitment to addressing affordability challenges.

Senator MoAllahyidi conveyed gratitude for the support extended by the NAHCON and various State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, acknowledging their collaborative efforts to advance the cause of making 2024 Hajj exercise more accessible for Nigerian Muslims.

ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Federal Gov’t Condemns Killing Of Nigerian Student In Canada

Next Post

Police fix Jan. 8 for constables’ physical/credentials screening in Enugu

Admin

Admin

Related Posts

Expert Calls for Harmonization of Nigeria’s Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Issues

Expert Calls for Harmonization of Nigeria’s Fiscal and Monetary Policies

June 24, 2025
Issues

Civil Society, Security Experts Raise Alarm Over Secrecy, Corruption in Nigeria’s Defence Sector at Rivers State Workshop

June 11, 2025
Issues

Corruption at Local Government Level a Betrayal of Public Trust – ICPC BOSS 

May 28, 2025
Next Post

Police fix Jan. 8 for constables’ physical/credentials screening in Enugu

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Editor's Choice

Nigeria Assumes Global Customs Leadership as CGC Adeniyi Elected Chairperson of WCO Council

Nigeria Assumes Global Customs Leadership as CGC Adeniyi Elected Chairperson of WCO Council

June 28, 2025
Nigeria Customs Expands Global Reach with New Strategic Partnership Agreement with Belarus

Nigeria Customs Expands Global Reach with New Strategic Partnership Agreement with Belarus

June 28, 2025
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
NIMC Trains Corps Members for Nationwide NIN Ward Enrollment Initiative

NIMC Trains Corps Members for Nationwide NIN Ward Enrollment Initiative

June 24, 2025

NAVY CAPTAIN A. MNGUVE UNVEILS THREE INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS IN LITERARY TRIUMPH

May 7, 2025

DICON-D7G Nigeria Limited Board Inaugurated to Enhance National Security and Self-Reliance

March 19, 2025

Coalition Dismisses Arrest Warrant Claim Against Aisha Achimugu

March 18, 2025

MEDIA FOUNDATION SEEKS UPGRADED DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN NIGERIA

4

Easter/Eid-el-Fitr: FRSC Records Massive Reduction in Road Crashes.

2
GSAI TRAINS JOURNALISTS TO INTENSIFY ENGAGEMENTS REVOLVING AROUND INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

GSAI TRAINS JOURNALISTS TO INTENSIFY ENGAGEMENTS REVOLVING AROUND INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

2

IDENTIFYING BARRIERS TO WOMEN’S POOR REMUNERATIONS, IT’S EFFECTS ON HOUSEHOLD.  LACK OF INCLUSIVE LABOUR LAWS?

2
Nigeria Assumes Global Customs Leadership as CGC Adeniyi Elected Chairperson of WCO Council

Nigeria Assumes Global Customs Leadership as CGC Adeniyi Elected Chairperson of WCO Council

June 28, 2025
Nigeria Customs Expands Global Reach with New Strategic Partnership Agreement with Belarus

Nigeria Customs Expands Global Reach with New Strategic Partnership Agreement with Belarus

June 28, 2025
FRSC Partners Indian Government for Landmark Mental Health and Capacity Development Training

FRSC Partners Indian Government for Landmark Mental Health and Capacity Development Training

June 28, 2025
NYSC DG Charges Corps Members to Embrace Postings with Patriotism and Discipline

NYSC DG Charges Corps Members to Embrace Postings with Patriotism and Discipline

June 28, 2025
NewsPeg Magazine

Newspeg is a General interest Magazine conceived by Nigerian Media practitioners of like minds across ethnic and geo-political divides of the country, for the purpose of creating uniqueness in Magazine reporting in Nigeria and repositioning the country for the needed growth.

Follow Us

  • About us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2024 Newspeg magazine - powered by Vecrit.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Business
    • World
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • More

© 2024 Newspeg magazine - powered by Vecrit.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In