The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the Principal Officers of the National Medical Team (NMT) and its Steering Committee for the 2025 Hajj operations during a formal ceremony held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
In his remarks, NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, described the assignment as a sacred trust, urging members to uphold sincerity, patience, and dedication in serving the guests of Allah (SWT) during the Hajj pilgrimage.
The Hon. Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services (PRSILS), Professor Abubakar Yagawal, emphasized the divine nature of the team’s selection and the need to protect the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims throughout the exercise.
Similarly, the Commissioner for Operations, Inspectorate and Licensing (OIL), Prince Anofiu Olarewaju Elegushi, and the Commissioner for Policy, Personnel, Management and Finance (PPMF), Alhaji Aliu Abdul-Razak, called on the newly inaugurated officers to discharge their duties diligently, with a strong sense of responsibility and the fear of Allah.
Speaking on behalf of the medical professionals, Dr. Saidu Ahmad Dumbulwa described the Hajj assignment as a journey from sunrise to sunset, noting that:
“What happens in between defines the team’s true impact. We have been entrusted with an amana—to provide care, protection, and medical support to pilgrims who have sacrificed for this spiritual journey.”
The National Medical Team Steering Committee was formally assigned the following Terms of Reference:
1. Oversee the selection, screening, and orientation of NMT applicants.
2. Develop and implement the medical strategy for the 2025 Hajj.
3. Test-run and integrate the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system into NAHCON operations.
4. Facilitate passport data capture and visa processing.
5. Ensure full compliance with NAHCON’s medical screening protocols.
6. Undertake any other responsibilities as directed by the Commission.
NAHCON reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the health and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims through a robust, coordinated, and spiritually conscious medical operation.
*Shafii Sani Mohammed reports from the Information & Publications Division of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).