A Nigerian pilgrim from Plateau State, Hajiya Zainab, has been commended for her honesty after returning $5,000, which she found at the Masjidul Haram in Makkah, to its owner, a fellow pilgrim from Russia.
The Plateau State Pilgrims Welfare Board and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) lauded her selfless act, describing it as a shining example of integrity during the sacred pilgrimage.
In a statement, the Executive Secretary of the Plateau Pilgrims Board, Daiyabu Dauda, praised her for demonstrating “outstanding honesty at a time when many would have been tempted.”
He said her action reflects the true values expected of pilgrims and sets a worthy example for others.
Meanwhile, NAHCON announced that discussions are ongoing with Saudi authorities to possibly reopen visa processing for Nigerian pilgrims who are yet to travel for this year’s Hajj.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by Fatima Usara, Assistant Director of Information at NAHCON.
“There is still hope for a breakthrough,” Usara said, adding that if visa access is restored, the commission is prepared to quickly arrange the transportation of those affected.
She also noted that selected staff have been placed on standby in anticipation of further developments.
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