*L-R: Alhaji Yayale Ahmed and Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf.
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, has commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for the progress recorded under the leadership of its Chairman/CEO, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf.
Yayale Ahmed, the Ajiyan Katagum, gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the NAHCON Chairman at the Commission’s headquarters, Hajj House, Abuja, recently.
The former SGF used the visit to offer guidance on the administration of Hajj in Nigeria, stressing the need for sustained attention to the welfare and needs of Nigerian pilgrims.
He expressed satisfaction with the direction of the Commission under Ambassador Yusuf, particularly its emphasis on pilgrim welfare, describing the focus as critical to improving the overall experience of Nigerian pilgrims during Hajj operations.
Yayale Ahmed also appreciated the reception accorded him by the NAHCON leadership and encouraged the Commission to sustain efforts aimed at strengthening Hajj administration and service delivery.
Responding, Ambassador Yusuf described the former SGF as a key stakeholder whose wealth of administrative experience, knowledge and insight remained valuable to the development of Nigeria’s Hajj sector.
The NAHCON chairman expressed appreciation for Yayale Ahmed’s visit, as well as his continued guidance and interest in the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.
Yusuf assured the former SGF that the Commission would continue to draw on the experience and counsel of relevant stakeholders as it pursues measures to reform Hajj administration and improve service delivery to Nigerian pilgrims.
<span;>The visit underscored the importance of stakeholder engagement and experienced guidance in ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s Hajj administration.
