By MARIAM ZUBAIR ABUBAKAR

Two committees have been inaugurated for the screening of applications and inspection of the offices of licensed tour operators by the Commissioner of Operations, Inspectorate, and Licensing of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON.

The Screening Application Committee will be headed by Alhaji Alidu Shutti, and the Inspection of Nationwide Offices Committee will be led by Alhaji Abdul-Ghaffar.

According to the NAHCON Act 4, Section 1, as quoted by the Commissioner, the Commission is saddled with the responsibility to license, regulate, supervise, and perform oversight functions over organizations, associations (corporate or non-corporate), or similar bodies engaged in both Hajj and Umrah activities.

In his statement, the Commissioner reminded the committees of their importance in handling such a vital role and representing the Commission. In this regard, he urged them to be upright and to carry out their duties without sentiment or compromise. He also stated that all screened companies must have the required documents before they are qualified.

He further appealed to the committee members to be mindful of time, as the Commission needs to keep pace with the 2025 Hajj calendar. He urged them to work diligently and efficiently to fast-track the entire process to achieve the desired objectives.

Finally, he wished them safety and protection on their nationwide tour.

Alhaji Abdul-Ghaffar, head of the inspection team, in his response, expressed gratitude to the Commission for considering the committee members worthy of the assignment. He promised to be diligent and efficient in delivering the task entrusted to them and assured that they would complete it within the specified timeframe.

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