NAHCON Addresses Alleged Contract Breach with Saudi Service Provider
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NAHCON Addresses Alleged Contract Breach with Saudi Service Provider
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has denied allegations of contract breach with Saudi service provider, Mashariq al Dhahabia, stating that it has always honored its contractual commitments with transparency and accountability.
According to Muhammad Ahmad Musa, Head of Public Affairs at NAHCON in a statement on Thursday, “The Commission remains steadfast in its commitment to contractual integrity and the well-being of the Nigerian Pilgrims.”
INCNews247 reports that NAHCON had entered into an agreement with Mashariq al Dhahabia on January 17, 2025, to provide ground and Masha’ir services for Nigerian States’ Pilgrims.
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However, due to operational challenges, including issues with Mashariq’s listing on the Saudi Visa Portal, Nusuk, NAHCON decided to engage an additional service provider.
Musa emphasized that NAHCON’s decision was driven by the need to meet Saudi deadlines and ensure uninterrupted services to Nigerian Pilgrims.
He also stated that the Commission aims to foster a competitive environment to reduce costs and enhance service quality.
Recent reports of Mashariq al Dhahabia threatening legal action appear to be an attempt to pressure NAHCON into granting an exclusive monopoly of the States’ quota.
However, NAHCON has firmly rejected this, prioritizing the welfare of Nigerian Pilgrims.
READ THE STATEMENT BELOW
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is engaging with the Saudi service provider Mashariq al Dhahabia regarding recent media reports alleging contract breach.
Since its inception, NAHCON has been honouring all contractual commitments, upholding the standards of transparency and accountability. On January 17, 2025, during a pre-Hajj visit following the Hajj exhibition, NAHCON and Mashariq al Dhahabia entered into an agreement to provide ground and Masha’ir services for Nigerian States’ Pilgrims.
The decision to supplement Mashariq’s services with an additional provider was made after identifying operational challenges specifically, issues with Mashariq’s listing on the Saudi Visa Portal, Nusuk. Despite subsequent corrective actions by Mashariq al Dhahabia, NAHCON’s proactive decision to engage a supplementary provider was driven by the need to meet stringent Saudi deadlines and to ensure uninterrupted service to Nigerian Pilgrims.
Recent news carried by some media houses stating threats of legal action by Mashariq al Dhahabia, appears intended to pressure NAHCON into granting an exclusive monopoly of the States’ quota. NAHCON firmly rejects any attempt to create confusion or compromise the welfare of the Nigerian Pilgrims. Instead, the Commission’s strategy is to foster a competitive environment that is aimed at reducing costs and enhancing service quality.
NAHCON remains steadfast in its commitment to contractual integrity and the well-being of the Nigerian Pilgrims. The Commission will continue striving to operate with transparency and accountability, undeterred by allegations or attempts to undermine its mission.
NAHCON is also committed to excellence, transparency and the welfare of Nigerian Pilgrims in service provision of this sacred journey.
Muhammad Ahmad Musa
Head Public Affairs,
NAHCON.
