President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will airlift 5,000 pilgrims to Mecca for Hajj this year.
Speaking on the matter at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Hajj village on Friday, February 28,, President Mahama emphasised the importance of adhering to the set deadline for payments and ensuring that all necessary arrangements are in place.
“This year, we intend to airlift exactly 5,000 pilgrims to the holy land, and the task force has announced 13th March as the deadline for payment,” President Mahama stated.
He highlighted that a pre-finance arrangement has been facilitated with a local bank, ensuring that all deposits for accommodation, transport, and other facilities have been paid.
President Mahama also instructed the task force to strictly adhere to the 5,000-pilgrim limit, preventing any last-minute rush and complications.
“I’ve instructed the hard task force that they should cut off at exactly 5,000 and not go beyond 5,000. We don’t want the previous situation where people rush with late payments, and we are unable to airlift them and become complaining,” he added.
-Citinewsroom
