Kaduna Hajj Agency Confirms Compliance with Sacrifices

Salihu Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrim Welfare Agency, clarified the agency's commitment to performing animal sacrifices (hadaya) as part of the Hajj rites. This clarification followed complaints from pilgrims who alleged that sacrifices were not carried out despite their payments.

A statement issued on Tuesday by Malam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, emphasized that the hadaya is a mandatory rite performed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah. Abubakar noted that 827 pilgrims had paid for the hadaya through the agency, while an additional 54 payments were made in Saudi Arabia, totaling 928 pilgrims with a value of 668,160 Saudi Riyals.

He challenged pilgrims whose names were not on the payment list to provide valid proof for further investigation. Abubakar assured that the agency would maintain transparency and uphold its responsibilities, reinforcing trust in the agency and the governor.