Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State has called for urgent action to investigate the alleged mismanagement of a staggering N90 billion federal government subsidy for Hajj pilgrimage.
Addressing the media at a press conference in Saudi Arabia, Governor Bago did not mince words as he criticised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NACON) for its handling of substantial public funds allocated for the annual pilgrimage.
“It’s unfortunate, and there is a need for the National Assembly to probe these funds,” Governor Bago declared, highlighting concerns over the transparency and efficiency of NACON’s financial operations….CONTINUE READING