The office of the Service providers, the Director General of the Company, Hashim Maghliya, has briefed the coordinator and his team on the preparations so far for the ceremonial reception of the first set of Nigerian Pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj.
Mr. Maghliya said his company is proud of Nigeria as such is well prepared to welcome its pilgrims with a befitting ceremony.
In his brief, Hashim Maghliya solicited the cooperation of Nigerian Tour operating companies participating in 2024 Hajj to get their contracts for services ready before 30th of Dhul Qi’dah 1445 which is equivalent to June 8, 2024.
This he said will enable the Saudi Arabian company to get the best services for their Pilgrims.
He also reiterated the need for Nigerian Tour Operators to work in synergy with National Hajj Commission of Nigeria for a better result.
Meanwhile, the Madina coordinator Alhaji Ibrahim Mahmud said his team is ready to receive the first batch of Nigerian Pilgrims who will arrive on May 15, 2024.
He made this known in Madina after their arrival on Monday.
The coordinator and the Madina Liaison Officer, Alhaji Ahmed Maigari, kick-started the 2024 Hajj Operation with a call to Madina Team to strategise on how to achieve a successful Hajj ever.
Moreover, the head of ICT Shehu Raji briefed the team on the new innovations introduced in the areas of feeding, allocation of Pilgrims accommodation, Rawdah permits and Hajj Companion App. Mr Raji said the idea of introducing these apps is to gradually migrate from analog to digital way of doing things.
