By our reporter
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has rolled out a set of strategies aimed at averting previous Hajj operations flaws and ensuring a safe and hitch-free 2025 operations.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Abdullahi Sale Usman, has already commenced regular virtual meetings with Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to finetune preparations for smooth operations.
The commission has already inaugurated committees such as aviation screening and monitoring committee; accommodation screening committee; and the committee to review the National Medical Team Guidelines.
The commission has scheduled a pre-Hajj visit to Saudi Arabia on January 13, 2025, for its chairman to sign MOUs with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and service providers for accommodation, catering, and transportation.
Measures initiated by NAHCON for a safe and smooth 2025 Hajj operations are:
• Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthening partnerships with State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and private tour operators through regular consultations and familiarisation visits to the six geo- political zones of the country to seek support from state governors, traditional rulers and prominent Islamic scholars/ leaders.
• Focus on Pilgrim Welfare: Implementing reforms to improve the comfort and safety of pilgrims, ensuring timely services, and addressing challenges head-on.
The commission expressed its dedication to providing a spiritually enriching and memorable Hajj experience remains unwavering.
It said 2025 promises to be a year of even greater accomplishments, ensuring that the sacred journey is accessible and fulfilling for all Nigerian pilgrims. END
