Nigerian pilgrim returns missing N8.2m to Russian owner in Makkah
A Nigerian pilgrim recognized as Hajiya Zainab from Plateau nation, has back a lacking $5000 (₦eight,240,000) to a Russian proprietor in Saudi Arabia.
Zainab discovered the money in Masjidul Haram in Makkah on Tuesday, may 27.
The country wide Hajj commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Plateau kingdom Pilgrims Board, led with the aid of Hon. Daiyabu Dauda, disclosed this.
“She demonstrated incredible integrity and honesty by way of returning $5,000 she discovered in Masjidul Haram to its rightful owner. That’s a magnificent act of kindness,” Dauda stated.
meanwhile, NAHCON says discussions are ongoing with Saudi authorities over the reopening of visa issuance for intending pilgrims.
A statement issued on Wednesday, may 28, with the aid of Fatima Sanda Usara, assistant director of statistics and guides, stated numerous international locations, along with Nigeria, are urgent the Saudi authorities to raise the closure on visa processing.
Usara stated the commission is positive that the talks will result in a favourable outcome.
“there’s optimism for a high quality final results, and whilst this is realised, the commission will at once transport the registered pilgrims for the Hajj in every other special association,” she stated.
She explained that the fee has stored a number of its personnel on standby to control the scenario in case the visa window is reopened.
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