2024 Hajj: NAHCON Chief tasks clerics on pilgrims enlightenment

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Muslim leaders to be actively involved in the enlightenment of pilgrims as enjoined by the Almighty Allah.

Malam Mousa Ubandawaki, Deputy Director, Information and Publication of NAHCON, in a statement on Sunday, said Jalal Arabi, the Chairman of NAHCON, made the call when he paid courtesy visits to the Chief Imam of Lagos and the Ansaru-Deen Society of Nigeria.

The NAHCON boss said his decision to visit the cleric and the Muslim organisation was to solicit their support and cooperation in the effort to reposition the commission in serving  pilgrims in particular and the Muslims in general.

“I am here to remind our scholars and leaders of their religious duties to help educate our people. We cannot afford to ignore the critical roles they play in the affairs of Muslims.

“As masters of change, we want you to join hands with us so that we can all succeed and make President Bola Tinubu happy, and also the Nigerian Muslims who rallied around him too happy.

“Together, we can achieve the Renewed Hope of Mr. President,” he said.

Arabi assured his hosts that he would leave no stone unturned in bringing improvements to some areas necessary in hajj operation.

He also vowed to build on the legacy laid by the founding fathers of the commission to ensure that pilgrims get value for money in service delivery.

While receiving Arabi, the leadership of Ansaru-Deen Society Worldwide, led by its National President, AbdulRafiu Sanni, expressed appreciation to the NAHCON boss for his visit.

He assured the society’s unflinching support and cooperation to ensure that the 2024 Hajj was successful and hitch free.

He promised that the society would continue to educate and encourage intending pilgrims on the need to pay their fares on time to enable the commission to plan its programmes.

Similarly, the NAHCON boss also paid a visit to Nasirullahi Fathi Society (NASFAT) at the Lagos State Secretariat Mosque, Alausa.

He restated the need for the organisation to partner with the commission in working towards a successful 2024 hajj.