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Nigeria-Saudi Arabia sign MoU on 2025 Hajj

Nigeria-Saudi Arabia sign MoU on 2025 Hajj

Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 2025 Hajj exercise.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, was represented at the signing ceremony by the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman while the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat, signed on behalf of Saudi Arabia.

Preparations for the 2025 Hajj are underway, building on the previous agreements.

Key activities include the bilateral meeting and MoU signing.

Other activities against the backdrop of the MoU signing will be the fourth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.

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The platform brings all stakeholders across sectors together to enhance the Hajj experience and elevate the quality of services offered to pilgrims.

Ambassador Tuggar, according to a statement by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, “Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have a longstanding tradition of signing annual Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to facilitate the smooth conduct of Hajj pilgrimages for Nigerian Muslims. These agreements outline the responsibilities and expectations of both nations, ensuring that Nigerian pilgrims receive adequate services and support during the 2025 Hajj exercise.

“These MoUs ensure Nigerian pilgrims have a seamless and spiritually fulfilling Hajj experience. They facilitate collaboration on various aspects, including accommodation, transportation, and healthcare services, thereby enhancing the overall welfare of the pilgrims”. He added.

The event was witnessed by Chairman Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, Senator Aliyu Ikara Bilbis, Hon. Jafar Shatiman Borgu, the Consul General of Nigeria in Jeddah, Amb Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, Amb Mahmud Lele and  CDA Riyadh Dr Modibo Umar.

 

Nigeria-Saudi Arabia sign MoU on 2025 Hajj

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