Ahead of the 2025 Hajj season, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to ensure smooth operations for Nigerian pilgrims.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah for Saudi Arabia.
The agreement covers key areas such as accommodation, transportation, and healthcare services, aiming to improve the experience and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.
The signing event was attended by several officials, including Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, the Consul General of Nigeria in Jeddah.
