In preparation for the 2025 Hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has sent a delegation led by its Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, on a working visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
NAHCON’s Assistant Director, Information and Publications, Fatima Sanda Usara, in a statement said the visit, which commenced on January 7, 2025, is at the invitation of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
She explained that the purpose of the visit is to prepare for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the 2025 Hajj and to finalize other arrangements for the annual Muslim pilgrimage.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is slated to sign the MoU on behalf of Nigeria.
Sanda Usara said the delegation would also attend the International Hajj Expo beginning on January 13, 2025, where they will explore and evaluate service provider options for Nigerian pilgrims.
Meanwhile, other NAHCON staff will inspect accommodation, catering facilities, and medical establishments in Makkah and Madinah to ensure they meet the required standards before formal agreements are made.