NAHCON Commissions Hajj Institute in Abuja
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NAHCON Commissions Hajj Institute in Abuja
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has commissioned the newly-established Hajj Institute of Nigeria to train and certify all employees in the Nigerian Hajj and Umrah sector.
The Chairman and CEO of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, on Tuesday, officially announced the opening of the institute at Hajj House in Abuja.
According to Hassan, the establishment of the institute is aimed at improving the quality of manpower in the hajj and umrah sector, bringing the country up to global industry standards.
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The institute provides a platform for skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development for young people, and will serve as a reference point globally for hajj and umrah training.
Hassan emphasized the institute’s role in exploring the economic potentials in the sector, which can be tapped into by businesses and young entrepreneurs.
He expressed confidence in the institute’s critical role in ensuring Nigeria’s position at the forefront of excellence in the global Hajj and Umrah industry.
The chairman acknowledged that the world is rapidly advancing in technology, and it is imperative for NAHCON to keep pace with these global trends. Therefore, it is necessary for the commission to refocus its strategies and embrace the latest advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
