NAHCON seeks Saudi Embassy’s help for smooth hajj operation
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ismail Yusuf, has called for a close coordination with the Saudi Embassy, to ensure a seamless pilgrimage by Nigerians.
The NAHCON boss, in a statement by the Information officer, Suwaiba Ahmad, said this during a courtesy visit to the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Abuja.
According to Mr Yusuf, NAHCON has initiated high-level diplomatic engagements, regarding the 2026 hajj.
The commission’s CEO confirmed that his team had already commenced inspection of facilities in Saudi Arabia, for the comfort and safety of Nigerian pilgrims.
On his part, the Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Albalawi, pledged to strengthen collaboration with NAHCON, to ensure a successful 2026 hajj for Nigerian pilgrims.
The NAHCON boss had in the past week held three virtual meetings with officials in Saudi Arabia.
The meetings focused on strategy, regulations, quota, visas, IT interconnectivity and bilateral collaboration to ensure smooth hajj operations.
(NAN)
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