…as pilgrims commence movement from Madina to Makkah today
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) has assured all Nigerian pilgrims of quality services for them to have value for their money throughout the period of this year’s Hajj exercise.
The Deputy Coordinator of the Commission in Makkah, Alhaji Alidu Shutti gave the assurance when receiving the first batch of Nasarawa State pilgrims, who moved to Makkah, this Friday, after spending eight days in Madinah.
He said, NAHCON is committed, barring unforeseen circumstances, to making this year’s Hajj pleasantly memorable to pilgrims, hence the assemblage of committed and dedicated officials and competent Hajj managers to ensure smooth, comfort and ease to the pilgrims as they perform the rites of the fifth pillar of Islam.
Alhaji Shutti commended Nasarawa State pilgrims officials for their high level of understanding and cooperation, hoping they maintained the disposition throughout the exercise, calling on other state officials to learn from their Nasarawa State counterpart.
Meanwhile, Nigerian pilgrims, who are all in Madina will, today Friday, start arriving Makkah today as all relevant officials are eager to receive Nigerian Pilgrims in Makkah .
The Makkah Coordinator in a message to newsmen said the officials reiterated the company’s commitment to work with other relevant parties in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to give the Pilgrims a memorable 2023 Hajj experience adding that “service to the Pilgrims is a trust, honour and responsibility”.
