Regulatory Alerts2009-09-02 | TED-FEM-FPC-GEN-01-013-09Re: Year 2008 Christian Pilgrimage Purchase Of Pilgrims Travelling Allowance
In a February 9, 2009 notice to authorized dealers and the general public, the Central Bank of Nigeria has added more states with their respective number of pilgrims and their corresponding banks. The initial guidelines for purchasing Pilgrims Traveling Allowance remain unchanged, so compliance is required accordingly. This update is for the Year 2008 Christian Pilgrimage.
09 46237811 09 46237809 E-mail address:ted@cenbank.org TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/014 February 9, 2009 TO: ALL AUTHORISED DEALERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC RE: YEAR 2008 CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE PURCHASE OF PILGRIMS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE Further to the circular Ref: TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/136 of December 30, 2008 on the above subject, Authorised Dealers are hereby notified of additional list of Pilgrims from various states of the Federation as indicated in the Table below:
| S/NO. | STATES | NO. OF PILGRIMS | CHOICE OF BANKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Imo | 15 | FCMB Plc |
| 2. | Plateau | 1080 | Oceanic Bank Plc |
For the avoidance of doubt, Authorised Dealers are to note that all the conditions for the sale of Pilgrims Traveling Allowance stated in the circular under reference are applicable.
Please ensure compliance accordingly.
Batari Musa AG. DIRECTOR TRADE & EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT