*Photo: Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman (left) with Mashariq Al-Dhahabia Chairman, Mr Muhammad Hassan, during the signing of the amended contract*
Assurances by the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman that preparations for a successful 2025 Hajj were on course got a further confirmation on Saturday.
This followed the successful signing of the amended contract agreement between NAHCON and the Saudi Arabia Hajj service provider, Mashariq Al-dhahabia, according to a press statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director, Information and Publication of NAHCON.
In the statement, released on Saturday and titled “NAHCON/Mashariq Al-Dhahabia Confirm Contract Amendment “, Usara said “The Chairman National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman is pleased to announce the successful amendment of service allocation to Mashariq Al-dhahabia.
“This announcement was made today, Saturday 22 February 2025 at the Hajj House headquarters Abuja, following high-level discussions between NAHCON and Management team of the Mashariq company led by its Chairman, Mr Muhammad Hassan. The team is currently in Nigeria.
“An agreement was reached to amend the figures of Nigerian pilgrims to reflect the 52,544 spaces currently booked for the 2025 Hajj under the government quota. The amendment was made possible due to a clause in the contract document that gave room for adjustment.”
Usara added that “Professor Saleh Usman reiterated that this agreement was reached in good faith and is designed to enhance the seamless execution of Hajj operations. He pledged to take every decision in the interest of Nigerian pilgrims.
“The leader of the Mashariq Al- Dhahabia company Mr. Muhammad Hassan, assured that they will meet the highest standards of service delivery.”
She disclosed that “Both parties reaffirmed their dedication to delivering a successful Hajj 2025 for Nigerian pilgrims.”