*Photo: Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman(4th left) with a delegation of Independent Hajj Reporters that paid him a courtesy visit*
Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has said the Commission is working tirelessly to align with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah guidelines and deadlines for the 2025 Hajj.
Prof Saleh Usman gave the assurance on Thursday during a courtesy visit on him by officials of the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR).
The NAHCON Chairman said the Commission had embarked on an accelerated schedule to meet all critical timelines, despite previous setbacks that have hindered its plans.
“We value the Independent Hajj Reporters as partners in progress. Your insights reinforce our commitment to refining operations and ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of Nigerian pilgrims,” he said.
The NAHCON Chairman informed IHR that the Commission had already begun implementing a forward-looking approach, which involves strengthening regulatory frameworks, enhancing internal processes, and reinforcing collaboration with state pilgrims’ welfare boards, licensed tour operators, and other key stakeholders.
Mariam Zubair Abubakar of the
Public Affairs Unit, of NAHCON said in a report on Friday that the visit, led by IHR’s National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad, provided a valuable opportunity for a constructive exchange of ideas aimed at enhancing future Hajj operations.
She added that “During the discussions, IHR expressed its desire for NAHCON to fully harness the current momentum toward a successful 2025 Hajj season. While acknowledging that ongoing challenges may exist, the group commended NAHCON’s resolve to move forward swiftly and decisively.”