The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria
(NAHCON) on recently said it was in
receipt of a circular from the Government of
Saudi Arabia prohibiting the importation of
kola nuts, popularly called “goro”, “obi” in
hausa and yoruba parlance into the Kingdom
during the 2016 Hajj.
The commission said the Saudi government
threatened in the circular to punish any
pilgrim who smuggles in Kola nut, in
accordance with the laws of the
Kingdom. “By this, all Nigerian intending
pilgrims are advised to adhere strictly to the
Saudi rules and regulations on prohibited
items,” NAHCON said.
The agency urged States’ Muslim Pilgrims
Welfare Boards/Agencies/Commissions as
well as all the licensed tour operators to
properly enlighten their pilgrims on the
matter. On its own part, the Commission
said it would sanction any pilgrim boards/
agencies/commissions or tour operators
which flout the instruction.
Meanwhile, NAHCON has commenced the
capturing of data of intending pilgrims for
the issuance of 2016 Hajj visa. The
Commission said a total number of 15,531
pilgrims had so far been captured.
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