By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is ahead of the preparation for 2023 Hajj exploring a partnership arrangement with the Indonesian Hajj Mission. This is to develop and strengthen the information technology and financing for enhanced service delivery during this year's Hajj.

The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Alh. Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, while leading a delegation said that ICT and Hajj funding are crucial to the success of any Hajj arrangement and therefore need to be pursued and strengthened.

A statement on Wednesday, by Mousa Ubandawaki, Assistant Director Information and Publications said the meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 4 day Hajj and Umrah Expo at the Super Dome Centre in Jeddah in which over 400 participants are in attendance is to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries.

The chairman expressed optimism that the partnership arrangement would impact positively on the outcome of 2023 Hajj.

He look forward to a robust relationship between the two organisations,which according to him, "if discharged diligently, will benefit the Nigerian Pilgrims as well as enable us to achieve successful Hajj outings"

In his remarks, the leader of Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji(BPKH), Fadlul Imansyah, emphasized the crucial role the ICT and funding plays in the success of Hajj and Umrah and advised NAHCON to ensure the digitalisation of its operations in the interest of the pilgrims as well as the nation.

He further expressed delight and support for the partnership, stating that such would help to cement the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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