Rule · CBN · 11 Jan 2012 · TED.FEM.FPC.GEM.01.001
The table displays the number of pilgrims from various Nigerian states who traveled to Israel, Greece, or Rome in 2011 and the corresponding banks through which their travel allowances were purchased. The Christian Pilgrimage allows authorized dealers and the general public to purchase traveling allowances for Nigerian citizens intending to participate in pilgrimages abroad. The conditions stated in a previous circular must be followed for the sale of these allowances, and it's essential that banks ensure compliance.
| NO. OF | NO. OF | NO. OF | CHOICE OF | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S/N | STATES | TOTAL | PILGRIMS- | PILGRIMS- | PILGRIMS- | BANK |
| ISRAEL | GREECE | ROME | ||||
| 1 | ANAMBRA | 138 | 138 | NIL | NIL | UBA |
| 2 | CROSS RIVERS | 9 | 9 | NIL | NIL | FIRST BANK |
| 3 | KADUNA | 347 | 324 | NIL | 23 | ZENITH |
| 4 | KANO | 6 | 6 | NIL | NIL | UBA |
| 5 | KOGI | 111 | 111 | NIL | NIL | UBA |
| 6 | OYO | 21 | 21 | NIL | NIL | UBA |
| 7 | PLATEAU | 573 | 573 | NIL | NIL | ZENITH |
TRADE & EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT
Tel:.
Fax: ........ 09 46237802 E-mail address:ted@cenbank.org TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/001 January 11, 2012 TO: ALL AUTHORISED DEALERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC YEAR 2011 CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE PURCHASE OF PILGRIMS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE Further to the circular Ref: TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/026 of November 4, 2011 on the above subject, Authorised Dealers are hereby notified of the following additional list:
For the avoidance of doubt, all the conditions for the sale of Pilgrims Travelling Allowance stated in the circular under reference are applicable.
RAL BANK OF
Please ensure compliance accordingly.
N. T. IGBA
For: DIRECTOR
TRADE AND EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT
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