This was contained in a statement signed by the national chairman of the organization, sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau. The chairman further commended the efforts of king Salman for taking urgent and commendable steps of which include, the compensation fee of 1Million Saudi Riyals (equivalent to 60Million Nigerian Naira) for the families of the victims who either lost their lives or sustained severe injuries,while 500Million Riyals (equivalent to 30Million Nigerian Naira) will be given to the victims who sustained partial injuries. The Saudi authorities further directed that 2 relatives of the victims that died be sponsored to perform Hajj . The statement from saudi authorities added that a certain number of relatives of the injured victims are allowed to visit the hospital to console them.It was also gathered that King Salman has ordered an immediate halt of contracts earlier awarded to the Ben Laden Contractors handling the projecs within the Haram complex as investigations have
revealed that the company may share part of the blame for the tragedy.
Shaikh Lau, added that this kind gesture by the saudi authority under king Salman is worthy of commendation and emulation as it advocates Justice and fairness to victims.
On the concluding point,
The JIBWIS national chairman, Shaikh Abdullahi Lau, offered special prayers to the departed souls and fast recovery to the hospitalized.Healso prayed that Almighty Allah will protect the entire pilgrims to perform sound hajj and return home safely.
No comments:
Post a Comment