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  • Updated: January 09, 2023

NAHCON Delegation In Saudia Arabia To Sign MoU On 2023 Hajj

NAHCON Delegation In Saudia Arabia To Sign MoU On 2023 Hajj

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A delegation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is now in Saudi Arabia to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a pre-agreement document stating the guidelines for the 2023 Hajj.

The commission’s Assistant Director of Information and Publications, Mousa Ubandawaki, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

He explained that the delegation, which had the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubair Dada, as its head, also included Sen. Adamu Bulkachuwa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and Abubakar Nalaraba, the Chairman of House Committee on Pilgrimage.

He said others were the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Zikrullah Hassan, some board members of the commission, stakeholders and staff.

Ubandawaki said that the signing of the MoU would signal the commencement of operational activities for the 2023 Hajj.

He said that the commission would leave no stone unturned to ensure that the 2023 Hajj operation was more successful.

He stated that in its attempt to ensure the complete success of the 2023 Hajj operation, the commission was carrying along all the stakeholders for synergy and effective service delivery.

”The commission is appealing to all stakeholders and the general public for cooperation, useful advice and objective criticism that will aid in achieving more successful hajj operation.”

He said the itinerary of the NAHCON team in Saudi Arabia during the visit included attending an exhibition on Hajj and Umrah and meeting with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

”Also, the team will hold a series of meetings with Mutawif Company for Africa Non-Arab Countries, Adillah Establishment in Madinah, Deputy Minister of Hajj for Umrah and Ziyarah, Madinah and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Pilgrims’ E-track system Department.

”Similarly, the team will meet with General Cars Syndicate, the United Agents Office, the Islamic Development Bank, the Executives of the State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies, Commissions, the representatives of the Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria and others. 

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