The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (OGSMPWB) has announced the disbursement of N75,617,040 as refunds to 1,238 pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj.
A statement issued by the Press Officer, MPWB, Mariam Yusuf, disclosed that the refund, approved by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah through the National Hajj Commission, is for services not fully rendered during the pilgrims’ stay in Mina.
She added that the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Taiwo Ajibola, said each pilgrim will receive N61,080 as compensation.
Ajibola commended the efforts of the National Hajj Commission and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for ensuring fairness in addressing the concerns of pilgrims.
According to him, To claim the refund, affected pilgrims are required to present their original and photocopied international passports or any other valid means of identification.
He said the refund will be disbursed at the Board’s office located at Block B, Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.
The collection process is scheduled to take place from Monday, December 9, to Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Pilgrims have been advised to adhere strictly to the stipulated dates and ensure they meet the requirements for a seamless refund process.
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