The Nigerian Hajj leader thanked President Tinubu for solving a money problem facing Muslim pilgrims. Professor Pakistan praised officials who made the central bank return to giving cash instead of bank cards. He believes new ideas work best when people can adapt slowly at their comfort level. He thinks hajj officials must plan better ways to handle pilgrims' spending money before next year creates more public arguments. The world keeps changing, which means religious travel managers need to stay ahead of problems.
Most Nigerian pilgrims come from villages where they rarely use banks at home, let alone foreign ones. The holy cities have very few cash machines for millions of visitors each year, and pilgrims often struggle to find even five ATMs near their lodging areas. After this pilgrimage season ends, the commission will meet with everyone involved to create a permanent fix. The vice president will guide these talks toward a lasting solution for future travelers.
Most Nigerian pilgrims come from villages where they rarely use banks at home, let alone foreign ones. The holy cities have very few cash machines for millions of visitors each year, and pilgrims often struggle to find even five ATMs near their lodging areas. After this pilgrimage season ends, the commission will meet with everyone involved to create a permanent fix. The vice president will guide these talks toward a lasting solution for future travelers.
