* We’re fully prepared to deliver superior services: Saudi company
As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj operation, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof Saleh Usman led an official delegation to evaluate the readiness of key service providers responsible for the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims during this sacred journey.
During a visit to the offices of Mashariq Aldhahabiah, a Saudi Arabian company contracted to provide Masha’ir services to Nigerian pilgrims, Professor Saleh emphasized NAHCON’s proactive approach.
He stated, “Following your recent visit to Nigeria, it is important that we remain updated on new developments and any emerging challenges. Our primary goal is to ensure that every Nigerian pilgrim receives diligent and efficient services throughout their pilgrimage.”
The Chairman of Mashariq Aldhahabiah, Muhammad Amin Bin Hassan Andergiri, warmly welcomed NAHCON’s delegation and appreciated their ongoing vigilance and dedication.
He assured, “Our company is fully committed and prepared to deliver superior services. We have arranged an inspection of the tents in Masha’ir to demonstrate our readiness and reassure NAHCON of our capabilities.”
The Commissioner in charge of Operations, Prince Anofi’u Olanrewaju Elegusi, highlighted the importance of transparency and clarity in their operations.
He urged, “NAHCON must stay fully informed about each stage of service delivery contracts. I emphasize the need to prioritize top-notch sanitation facilities and ensure the highest standards for Nigerian pilgrims.”
The delegation also visited Ekram Aldyf, another key service provider, where Professor Saleh reiterated NAHCON’s expectations for excellence. “The success of Saudi authorities in managing pilgrim welfare comes from an unwavering commitment to the comfort of Allah’s guests. Our presence here reaffirms our dedication to proactively collaborating and addressing potential challenges together, ensuring a memorable pilgrimage experience for Nigerians,” he remarked.
Ekram Aldyf’s leadership assured NAHCON of their full preparedness, detailing staff allocations and showcasing samples of materials designated for pilgrims during their stay at the holy sites.
NAHCON reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the welfare and comfort of pilgrims, working closely with service providers to ensure that the 2025 Hajj is a seamless and spiritually fulfilling experience.
Faces at the meeting