The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has called for discussions that will focus on promoting understanding towards improving service delivery for Nigerian private pilgrims.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Professor Abdullah Saleh Usman, made the call in Saudi Arabia.
This was contained in a report signed by the NAHCON Assistant Director, Information and Publication Unit, Fatima Sanda Usara, on Friday.
Prof. Usman made the appeal in his opening remarks, during a meeting with Licensed Private Tour Operators, which featured updates on preparations for the 2025 Hajj operations.
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He enjoined all members at the meeting to remember why they are in Saudi Arabia for the sake of intending pilgrims, assuring of being receptive to observations, questions, suggestions and constructive criticisms.
The report reads in part: “It was disclosed at the meeting 14th February 2025 is the deadline for remittance of Hajj fare into the Tour Operators’ IBAN accounts in order to meet up with visa issuance which would begin by 19th February 2025.
“Similarly, it was resolved that LPTOs are free to affiliate with any of the 10 leading companies across the zones except where the lead company had reached the 2,000 pilgrims limit. Hence the 10 lead companies remain unchanged.
“NAHCON and the LPTOs reaffirmed their commitment to adhere to their common interest which is providing best services for pilgrims while maintaining inclusivity in the process. Both parties expressed the need to accommodate one another for a seamless Hajj exercise to be achieved.”