BREAKING: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia sign 2023 Hajj MoU
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Zubair Dada signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj . Flanked by the NAHCON Chairman/CEO,Alh. Zikrullah Kunle Hassan today at Super Dome event centre, Jeddah PHOTO CREDIT: NAHCON
A delegation from Nigeria has arrived Saudi Arabia and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the Kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in respect of Hajj 2023.
The MOU is a a pre- agreement document stating the guidelines to be adopted for the 2023 Hajj.
A statement from the Head of Media at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Mousa Ubandawaki had on Sunday stated that the Nigerian delegation is led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Zubair Dada.
Mr Ubandawaki said the team also includes, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Abubakar Nalaraba, Chairman, House Committee on Pilgrimage, Chairman/CEO, of NAHCON, Zikrullah Hassan, as well as some NAHCON Board members and staff.
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The statement said other itinerary of the team during the visit ,includes ,
(i) Attending an Exhibition on Hajj and Umrah
(ii) Meeting with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
(iii) Meeting with Mutawif Company for Africa Non-Arab Countries
(iv) Meeting with Adillah Establishment in Madinah
(v) Meeting with Deputy Minister of Hajj for Umrah and Ziyarah, Madinah
(vi) Meeting with Ministry of Hajj & Umrah (Pilgrims’ E-track system Department)
(vii) Meeting with General Cars Syndicate
(viii) Meeting with the United Agents Office
(ix) Meeting with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
(x) Meeting with the Executives of the State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards/Agencies/Commissions
(xi) Meeting with representatives of Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON)
(xii) Verification of Accommodation Providers’ Offices and Inspection of Caterers’ Kitchens in Makkah and Madinah
(xiii) Screening of Accommodation and Catering Providers
(xiv) Visitation of Other Five (5) Mutawif Companies.
Throwing more light, Mr Ubandawaki said “ the signing of the M.O.U. signals the commencement of operational activities for the 2023 Hajj and the Commission is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the 2023 Hajj operation is more successful”.
He said the Commission is carrying along all relevant officials “for synergy and effective service delivery”.
The NAHCON spokesperson appealed to all Nigerians “ for cooperation, useful advice and objective criticism that will aid in achieving more successful Hajj operation”.
