Hajj Reporters
The Chairman of the Ghanian Hajj Board, Sheikh I. C. Quaye and Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Agents Association said they have received assurance from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to effect refunds for payments made for hajj 2020 services.\
In a joint press release issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the Hajj Board, Sheikh I. C. Quaye and Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Agents Association, the due also confirmed it has received request from pilgrims for refund and assured that payments would be made as soon as the Board received refunds of payment it has made in Saudi Arabia.
The statement explained that prior to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the Hajj Board had payment commitments for services such as accommodation, transportation, feeding, etc. in Saudi Arabia in order to ensure smooth pilgrimage for Ghanaian pilgrims.
“We have received indication from from Saudi authorities that, refunds would be processed by September 2020, which is after the local Hajj has been concluded,” the statement said.
“Respectfully, we ask all persons who have directly or via Hajj agents , paid monies to the Hajj Board through the Bank, to cooperate with Management as we work to successfully address their concerns,” the statement assured.
