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The Independent Hajj Reporters, a faith-based civil society organization has advised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and Agencies (SMPWBAs) to commence the signing of long-term contracts with Saudi Arabia providers in order to bring down the rising cost of hajj occasioned by the high foreign exchange rate of the dollar to the Naira. The CSO also called on NAHCON to consider reducing the number of Saudi-based service providers to create room for effective coordination and impactful supervision by both the commission and the States. These recommendations were given by IHR in a statement on Wednesday signed by its national coordinator, Ibrahim Mohamed    “Liaising with over 20 or more service providers during hajj creates multiple operational challenges for the apex hajj regulatory body and inhibits the smooth process of systematisation,” IHR said. IHR also said Hajj services to Nigerian pilgrims like accommodation, feeding and car

  Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Duoye Diri, on his re-election as the governor of the state, describing the victory as heart-warming for all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday, following the announcement of Governor Diri as the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State. The governor congratulated his colleague, Diri, the PDP family in Bayelsa and the people of the state, adding that the governor would be able to consolidate on the good development his administration had put in place in the state since he first assumed office almost four years ago. Governor Makinde equally commended the Bayelsa electorate on their peaceful conduct before, during and after the poll. He said: “I congratulate my brother and governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Governor Duoye Diri, on his re-election as governor of the state for another term of four years. “This victory is