The Jigawa government has approved N1.8 billion loans for the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, to settle dues for the intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise.
This is contained in a statement by Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, on Thursday in Dutse.
He said the State Executive Council (SEC) had approved the funds in line with the requirements of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), to fasttrack commencement of the 2025 Hajj Operation and transportation of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
The commissioner said the council also approved N608 million for the construction of state-of-the-art workshop, at the Centre of Excellence on Technical and Vocational Studies in Garki Local Governmnet Area of the state.
He said the centre would train students in skills, to drive and expand access to vocational education in the state.
