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Jaiz Bank and National Hajj Commission have launched a Hajj savings scheme that will make it easier for Muslims in Nigeria to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj.
A statement titled ‘JAIZ, NAHCON launch Hajj savings scheme in Kwara, Oyo’, said the launch and sensitisation took place in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday, and in Ibadan on Thursday, with many stakeholders in attendance.
Speaking at the occasions, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Jaiz Bank, Hassan Usman, represented by Ismaila Adamu, said the national Hajj savings scheme was a significant milestone for all stakeholders in the hajj ecosystem in Nigeria.
JAIZ, commission launch hajj savings scheme in Kwara, Oyo JAIZ, commission launch hajj savings scheme in Kwara, Oyo
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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.
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“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.
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The Managing Director, Jaiz Bank Plc, Hassan Usman has hinted of plans to open branches in Abeokuta and Ado Ekiti in order to onboard thousands of prospects as well as expand operations of the bank.
Speaking at the launch of the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) in Osun, Ogun and Ekiti States as part of the takeoff of the scheme in the South West region, Hassan said the bank has recognised the importance of the region both commercially and spiritually.
Usman who was represented by the Divisional Head, Corporate Services of the Bank, Ismaila Adamu said the delay in Abeokuta and some other parts of the region was mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic that struck early this year and disrupted many activities across the globe.