Nigerian pilgrim, Hajiya Zainab from Plateau State, has returned $5,000 (approximately ₦8.24 million) she found in Saudi Arabia to its rightful Russian owner.
According to reports, Zainab discovered the lost money at the Masjidul Haram in Makkah on Tuesday, May 27.
Her act of honesty was confirmed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Plateau State Pilgrims Board, headed by Hon. Daiyabu Dauda.
Dauda said …
“She demonstrated exceptional integrity and honesty by returning $5,000 she found in Masjidul Haram to its rightful owner. That’s a remarkable act of kindness”
Meanwhile, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed that it is in talks with Saudi authorities regarding the resumption of visa issuance for intending pilgrims.
In a statement released on Wednesday, May 28, by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director of Information and Publications, the commission noted that Nigeria, alongside several other countries, is urging the Saudi government to reopen visa processing.
Usara expressed optimism that the ongoing discussions will yield a positive outcome.
She said …
“There is optimism for a positive outcome, and when that is realised, the Commission will immediately transport the registered pilgrims for the Hajj in another special arrangement.”
She added that the commission has stationed some of its staff on standby, ready to swiftly manage the situation should the visa window be reopened.
