By Abdulbasit Abba
A significant milestone for the Hajj Savings Scheme, three new Islamic banks—Taj Bank, Alternative Bank, and Lotus Bank have officially joined the initiative to support Nigerian pilgrims. These banks will operate alongside Ja’iz Bank, bringing the total number of participating financial institutions to four.
The official signing and acknowledgment of the appointment letters took place Tuesday the 25th of February, 2025, at Hajj House Abuja, with representatives from the three banks receiving their official letters from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
The Commissioner for Policy, Personnel, Management, and Finance, Prince Abdullazak Aliu, presented the letters on behalf of the Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Usman Sale.
This expansion marks a new era for the Hajj Savings Scheme, ensuring a more robust financial structure for facilitating pilgrimage arrangements for Nigerian Muslims.
Abba Writes from Information and Publications Division, NAHCON.
