By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

Saudi Arabia Service Providers have reiterated the need for Nigerian Tour Operators to work in synergy with National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a better result.

The Director General of the Saudi Arabia service providers company, Hashim Maghliya, made the call, while briefing the NAHCON coordinator and his team on the preparations for the ceremonial reception of the first set of Nigerian Pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj, on Monday May 13, 2024 in Madina.

He solicited the cooperation of Nigerian Tour operating companies participating in 2024 Hajj to get their contracts for services ready before 30^th of Dhul Qi’dah 1445, which is equivalent to June 8, 2024.

Maghliya said his company is proud of Nigeria as such is well prepared to welcome its pilgrims with a befitting ceremony.

According to him, this will enable the Saudi Arabian company to get the best services for their pilgrims.

Meanwhile, NAHCON Madina Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Mahmud, said his team is ready to receive the first batch of Nigerian Pilgrims who will arrive on May 15, 2024.

Also speaking, the coordinator and the Madina Liaison Officer, Alhaji Ahmed Maigari, kick started the 2024 Hajj Operation with a call to Madina Team to strategize on how to achieve a successful Hajj ever.

The head of ICT, Shehu Raji, as well briefed the team on the new innovations introduced in the areas of Feeding, allocation of Pilgrims accommodation, Rawdah permits and Hajj Companion App.

“The idea of introducing these apps is to gradually migrate from analog to digital way of doing things”, he added.

•NAHCON Advance Team headed by the Coordinator, Ibrahim Mahmud, at the meeting with Saudi service provider in Madina

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