By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

A team from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has stormed Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah Expo and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a pre-agreement document stating the guidelines to be adopted for the 2023 Hajj.

The delegation has the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Zubair Dada, as the head.

Others are Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Honourable Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, Chairman, House Committee on Pilgrimage, Chairman/CEO, NAHCON, Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, some NAHCON Board members, stakeholders and staff.

A statement on Monday by Mousa Ubandawaki Assistant Director (Information and Publications)

NAHCON, said other itinerary of the team during the visit included attending an Exhibition on Hajj and Umrah.

Meeting with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and meeting with Mutawif Company for Africa Non-Arab Countries.

The team will also meet with Adillah Establishment in Madinah

Meeting with Deputy Minister of Hajj for Umrah and Ziyarah, Madinah.

According to the statement, there will also be a meetings with Ministry of Hajj & Umrah (Pilgrims’ E-track system Department), General Cars Syndicate, the United Agents Office.

“Meeting with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), meeting with the Executives of the State Pilgrims’ Welfare.

Boards/Agencies/Commissions,meeting with representatives of Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON), verification of Accommodation Providers’ Offices and Inspection of Caterers’ Kitchens in Makkah and Madinah, Screening of Accommodation and Catering Providers.

The statement added that the signing of the M.O.U. will signal the commencement of operational activities for the 2023 Hajj and the Commission is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the 2023 Hajj operation is more successful.

“In its attempt to ensure complete success of the 2023 Hajj operation, the Commission is carrying along all the stakeholders for synergy and effective service delivery,” the statement said.

The Commission appealed to all stakeholders and the general public for cooperation, useful advice and objective criticism that will aid in achieving more successful Hajj operation.

•PHOTO: NAHCON team arriving in Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah Expo and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Photo Credit: NAHCON Information and Publications office

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