A high-level delegation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has conducted a thorough inspection of facilities allocated for Nigerian pilgrims in Mina, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2025 Hajj.
The delegation, led by key commissioners, aimed to assess the preparedness and condition of essential services intended to support Nigerian pilgrims during the sacred exercise.
Among those on the inspection team were the Commissioner for Operations, Inspectorate and Licensing, Alhaji Anofi’u Elegushi, and the Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services (PRSILS), Professor Abubakar Yagawal.
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During the inspection, the commissioners inspected tour operators, including the kitchen and toilets. They also visited tents allocated to pilgrims from Kano State.
Furthermore, the delegation assessed the medical facilities provided for the pilgrims, including clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare service points established to cater to the needs of sick or vulnerable pilgrims.
The team also comprised heads of various departments, missions, doctors and pharmacies, as well as nurses.
This inspection underscores NAHCON’s commitment to ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of Nigerian pilgrims throughout the Hajj period.