Ghana Hajj Taskforce says clears 60% of debt 

The Ghana Hajj Taskforce manages hajj activities without a formal board. They have paid off about 60% of a $5 million debt from previous hajj events.

This debt includes $446,933 owed to catering providers. It also covers $4,429,260 for carrier flights and around $533,333 for education services. The taskforce shared these details in a February press briefing.

Mr. Alhaji Alhassan Bashir Fuseini leads Corporate Affairs for the taskforce. He told the Ghana News Agency that they have settled nearly 60% of the debt. He added that they have agreements with caterers and others to pay the remaining amount.

A sensitisation workshop took place in Accra on Wednesday. This event aimed to educate potential pilgrims about hajj rules and regulations. Participants learned about security arrangements and immigration laws in Saudi Arabia.

A similar workshop was held for potential pilgrims in northern Ghana. Mr. Seth Ibrahim Ayi is the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Hajj Agents Association. He noted that this process has been a learning experience for new taskforce members.

He mentioned progress but also setbacks due to government changes. He urged for institutionalising hajj operations to prevent disruptions from political shifts.

Sheikh Suleiman Ahmed Mozu emphasized the importance of knowledge for every Muslim pilgrim. He stated that understanding religious rites is essential for hajj participants. "This orientation is key," he said, adding that education is central to the hajj experience.