Moving to explore new frontiers as Nigeria’s premier non-interest bank, Jaiz Bank Plc has opened a new branch at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This latest development brings the Bank’s branches at the nation’s Capital to seven (7) and a total of 44 branches nationwide.
Unveiling of the new Branch operations yesterday, Managing Director of the Bank, Mr. Hassan Usman said it is meant to serve NAHCON and its environs for prompt and effective service delivery.
According to Usman, the Branch opening is a product of the existing relationship between Jaiz Bank and NAHCON to ease the opening of accounts for intended pilgrims.
He explained that the arrangement further goes to support Jaiz Bank and NAHCON, which in conjunction with State Pilgrims Welfare Board in the country, had established Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) to ease Hajj processes for intended pilgrims in the country.
The Jaiz boss further said, “partnership that will ensure a sustained hajj operation which will be beneficial to the people and open opportunities to make profits.”
Usman also said since the scheme became operational in 2020, over 4,000 people have been registered and profits paid into their Hajj savings accounts, a confirmation that the scheme is gaining traction.
Also speaking at the occasion, Chairman of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan said the Branch opening at Hajj House is coming at the right time following indications from Saudi Arabia that there would be Hajj this year.
“May this good time last forever. May it never be closed to us again. Our partnership with Jaiz Bank makes us be part of history,” he said.
Offering insight on the arrangement, the NAHCON Chairman said: “We are learning from Malaysia. With Jaiz Bank, we are among the few countries in the world to join the scheme. The scheme enables people to plan and can say with precision when they are going for hajj.”
In his remarks at the event, Chairman of Jaiz Bank, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Abdul Mutallab thank NAHCON Chairman for their support, saying “we are ready to work with you and cooperate with you always.”
