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Jaiz Bank Plc, in a bid to ease pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for muslims, has launched the National Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) in the North East and South East zones of the country.
The bank is collaborating with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards of the respective regions.
The ongoing launch and sensitization of HSS have already been flagged off in parts of the North Central, North West, South-West and South-South, according to the bank’s spokesman, Mr. Idris Ahmed, yesterday.
Speaking at the occasions, Jaiz Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Hassan Usman, represented by the bank’s Divisional Head, Corporate Services, Ismaila Adamu, said the National Hajj Savings Scheme is a significant milestone for all stakeholders in the hajj ecosystem in Nigeria.
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The Hajj Savings Scheme that would make it easier for Muslims in Nigeria to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj has been launched in Kwara and Oyo States, respectively.
The launch and awareness sensitisation in the respective States took place in Ilorin on January 27 and in Ibadan on January 28, 2021, with many stakeholders in attendance.
A statement quoted Jaiz Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Hassan Usman, as saying the National Hajj Savings Scheme is a significant milestone for all stakeholders in the hajj ecosystem in Nigeria.
“With such a scheme in place, intending pilgrims that do not have the wherewithal can gradually plan and actualize their dream without stress by saving gradually. Even those who may not live to witness the completion of their savings may by Allah’s infinite mercy receive the reward for Hajj because they are pilgrims by intention (niyyat) and action (amal) together.”
“On our part as a Bank, we are committed to this journey and we are ready to support it with best-in-class technology infrastructure as well as safe investment management practice,” the MD said.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged the Muslims in the state to embrace the scheme in order to benefit in all forms.