NAHCON Inaugurates C’tee to Screen Saudi-Based Service Providers for 2025 Hajj
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON has inaugurated a committee to screen and verify the documents of Saudi-based service providers that applied to offer accommodation and catering services to Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj operations.
The inauguration ceremony took place at NAHCON’s headquarters in Abuja today and was presided over by NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh.
Professor Abubakar Abubakar Yagawal, Commissioner Planning Research Statistics Information and Library Services (PRSILS), will chair the committee.
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In his welcome address, Professor Yagawal urged committee members to ensure that only reputable and reliable service providers are selected to meet the accommodation and catering needs of Nigerian pilgrims during the Hajj pilgrimage.
The exercise is part of NAHCON‘s traditional role in Hajj preparations.
Speaking during the inauguration, Professor Abdullahi Saleh emphasized the importance of the exercise, stating that the committee plays a critical role in ensuring the welfare and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims during the Hajj operations.
He also charged the committee to uphold transparency, accountability, and diligence throughout the process.
The committee comprises experts from State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Legal and Technical staff of NAHCON.
Recalls that the Saudi Arabian government mandates that accommodation and catering services must be provided by Saudi-based companies.
