Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir.
According to the statement, the Minister was represented at the MoU signing ceremony by the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman. At the same time, the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat, signed on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
Preparations for the 2025 Hajj are underway, building on the previous agreements. Key activities include the bilateral meeting and MoU signing. Other activities against the backdrop of the MoU signing will be the fourth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.
The platform brings all stakeholders across sectors together to enhance the Hajj experience and elevate the quality of services offered to pilgrims.
Ambassador Tuggar said, “Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have a longstanding tradition of signing annual Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to facilitate the smooth conduct of Hajj pilgrimages for Nigerian Muslims. These agreements outline the responsibilities and expectations of both nations, ensuring that Nigerian pilgrims receive adequate services and support during the 2025 Hajj exercise.”
“These MoUs ensure Nigerian pilgrims have a seamless and spiritually fulfilling Hajj experience. They facilitate collaboration on various aspects, including accommodation, transportation, and healthcare services, thereby enhancing the overall welfare of the pilgrims,” he added.
The event was witnessed by chairman Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, Senator Aliyu Ikra Bilbis, Hon. Jafar Shatiman Borgu, the Consul General of Nigeria in Jeddah, Amb. Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, Amb Mahmud Lele and CDA Riyadh Dr Modibo Umar.
