As part of the arrangement for the problem of inadequate tent allocation to Nigerian pilgrims in Muna , the Saudi authorities have agreed to relocate about10,000 pilgrims to a new site in order to decongest the present tent.
The decision is sequel to the complaint lodged by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria(NAHCON ) to the Muttawwif of Afirican Non Arabs on inadequate tents, inadequate food supply and late food service to the pilgrims.
Mousa Ubandawaki, Deputy Director, Information and Publication, NAHCON in a press release said the Muttawwif while apologizing for the treatment metted out to Nigerian pilgrims promised to make up for the incidence by relocating the pilgrims to the Turkish Arena which can conveniently accommodate about 10,000 pilgrims.
“We really want to apologize for what Nigerian pilgrims went through today. However,i want to impress it on the commission that we will give them utmost priority in the comings days for what they passed through”, Ubandawaki quoted
Ahmad Sindhi, who is the Chairman of the Company of Muttawifs as saying.
Therefore, from 2pm on Wednesday, we will relocate about 10,000 pilgrims outside the traditional tent area to the Turkish Arena which has better facilities and will also ease the crowd in the Muna area.
Mr Sindhi expressed appreciation to the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria(NAHCON) for showing understanding and the Nigerian pilgrims for their patience and perseverance .
