PILGRIMAGE TO MAKKAH: CHANGING ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA
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2021-01-01
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Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi
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There is no doubt that what happened this year, 2005/2006 Hajj operation, is the worst experience that intending pilgrims from Nigeria have had to contend with in recent times. Because of the problem that came up as a result of the Government inability to air lift pilgrims to Mekkah; individuals and organizations have called on the government to give private organizations the right to be airlifting pilgrims. This paper intends to examine the organization of pilgrimage in Nigeria , with a view to address the impending administrative bottleneck emanated out of in-activity or otherwise on the parts of those assigned to airlift the pilgrims for a smooth Hajj operation
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