NAHCON receives considerations on reduced Hajj fare

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)’s efforts to reduce the cost of Hajj have received a major boost from accommodation and catering service providers in Saudi Arabia.

The service providers have pledged their support to bring down the prices of their services.

The group expressed their support during a visit to NAHCON office in Makkah during the commission’s pre Hajj negotiation with service providers.

The group said it would ensure Nigerian pilgrims pay less for the same quality of services rendered in the past, according to Mousa Ubandawaki.

He said NAHCON chairman, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, while addressing the group calls for stakeholder’s unity in achieving reduced Hajj fare and uplifting welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.

He said the resolve of the board to reduce the 2020 Hajj fare was consistent with the yearnings and aspirations of the government and the people.

“Our board intends to achieve at least ten percent reduction and to match reality with expectations. Our board and the entire staff of the commission have adopted this single declaration. Therefore, we are all committed to achieving the declaration,” he said.

He stated that the commission would ensure that both the pilgrims and  service providers are happy.

“I’m here to ensure that you and the pilgrims are happy this year and even in the future by accepting to reduce the amount on accommodation and other services. We therefore need your support to do this.”

Speaking in the same vein, chairman Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Bulkachuwa, praised the commission’s decision and expressed the parliament’s support.

He said: “We are proud of NAHCON. We know that all eyes are on you now both from the government and the people, especially with the change of baton of the leadership. The expectations are very high, but be assured that the senate is solidly behind you in this task. Whatever may be your obstacle, we are ready to assist you to surmount it if not for anything but for the sake of Allah.”

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