Bauchi approves N2.5b subsidy for intending pilgrims
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has agreed to pay 50% of the additional increment of the 2024 Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from the state. This means the state government will pay a subsidy of ₦959,000 for each of the 1,652 intending pilgrims from the state totalling ₦2.5bn. This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Religion Affairs …