Makkah: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially taken over the management of the improved Masha’er tent facilities from service provider, Mashariq Al-Dhabiyya. NAHCON disclosed this in a statement by its Public Affairs Officer, Malam Muhammad Musa, in Makkah.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Musa stated that NAHCON took charge of the tent facilities management in collaboration with all state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards, agencies, and commissions. This development is aimed at enhancing the comfort and experience of Nigerian pilgrims.
Musa highlighted that the handover, marked by mutual satisfaction and optimism, signifies a new chapter in the provision of standardised, high-quality services for Nigerian pilgrims. Notable upgrades include the installation of modern cooling systems and additional large shading umbrellas above the traditional tents.
For the first time, seven extra tents have been reserved as backups to cater to unforeseen needs during the Hajj exercise. This proactive initiative of reserving additional tents is unprecedented and demonstrates a strong commitment to ensuring a seamless Hajj experience for Nigerians.
“The agreement, described as a win-win for both parties, promises to deliver a unique and more comfortable Hajj experience for the Nigerian pilgrims in this 2025 operation,” Musa added. The official signing ceremony was witnessed by all state executives, who expressed full satisfaction with the new arrangement.
Meanwhile, Mr. Alidu Shutti, Makkah Deputy Coordinator, representing the Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh, emphasized the tangible improvements, noting a clear difference from previous years. Also present was the Saudi Liaison Officer, Ustaz Abubakar Lamin, who expressed delight with the upgraded facilities prepared for the 2025 Hajj season.
The event was well attended by heads of committees, their secretaries, and the ICT team, all of whom expressed satisfaction with the developments. The ceremony marked a major milestone in NAHCON’s ongoing mission to elevate the Hajj experience for all Nigerian pilgrims.