By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

In continuation with 2025 Hajj preparations, Chairman of the National Hajj Commission Of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, met with Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia, on slot allocation to Nigerian air carriers for airlift of Nigerian pilgrims.

Professor Usman briefed the participants on the Commission?s arrangements so far on aviation matters.

Engineer Mazeen Ahmad Bazuhair that received NAHCON chairman and his team on behalf of GACA, expressed concern over essential steps yet to be taken to facilitate timely allocation of airlift slots to the country?s carriers.

Similarly, Hajj and Umrah Tour Operators Association (HUTOUN) paid a courtesy visit to the NAHCON Chairman.

Secretary of the Association Bemekun Rasheed assured the Chairman of the Association?s support.

Mr. Rasheed informed the meeting that members of his Association wish to identify with the Commission?s chosen service providers: the Mashariq Al-Dhahabia Company.

The HUTOUN delegation also met with the Mashariq Service providers to discuss modalities and package available to them as Private Tour Operators.

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