The first batch of Kano pilgrims intending to perform 2019 Hajj are scheduled to depart Nigeria for Saudi Arabia Wednesday 10th July 2019. Executive secretary, Kano state Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Mohammad Abba Danbatta revealed this Monday while briefing journalists on level of preparation for this year’s exercise. Abba explained that the National Hajj Commission has selected Kano contingents for early departure considering the board’s preparation which he said has reached 75 per cent completion. The board also announced the reduction of N51,754 Hajj fare for the 2019 exercise. The board announced the reduction of N51,754 hajj fare for the 2019 exercise.

Source: The Guardian June 24, 2019 12:33 UTC