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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), has sought partnership with the Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria, (AHOUN), with a view to addressing the challenges facing Hajj operations in the country.<\/p>\n

Acting Chairman\/Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, made the request during an interactive meeting with the executives and members of AHOUN as part of the consultation drive.<\/p>\n

Arabi, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the NAHCON\u2019s Deputy Director, Information and Publications, Musa Ubandawaki, reiterated the Commission\u2019s commitment to providing support and assistance towards ensuring Nigerian pilgrims have value for money.<\/p>\n

While reiterating the importance of partnership, he described the AHUON as a dependable and reliable body which is expected to support and cooperate with the Commission to ensure service delivery to the pilgrims.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI want to express profound gratitude to the association for being a dependable and reliable partner of NAHCON to believe success. There is no denying the fact that anyone involved in Pilgrimage knows the symbiotic relationship between the Commission and AHUON.<\/p>\n

\u201cThough, we supervise and superintend over you, however, I extend our hands of fellowship to you, so that we can get the best for our pilgrims.\u201d<\/p>\n

The chairman assured that the Commission would continue to discharge its responsibilities with openness and transparency.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn me, you have a formidable partner and we will work with you with openness, transparency, honesty and accountability and in the best interest of the pilgrims,\u201d Arabi assured.<\/p>\n

The meeting which centered on a 10-point agenda agreed to ensure timely reconciliation, allocation of Pilgrims slots as well as remittance to the NAHCON\u2019s IBAN Account to enable the Commission meet its obligation and Saudi Arabia timeline.<\/p>\n

In his response, the President of AHUON, Yahaya Nasidi Danbare expressed the association\u2019s willingness to support and cooperate with the Commission to achieve its objectives.<\/p>\n

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