NAHCON raises task force on visa violation

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has constituted a Task Force to halt the occurrence of some pilgrims over-staying their visa permit while on Hajj with the directive of being pre-emptive of culprits. A statement issued yesterday by Fatima Sanda Usara, Head, Public Affairs Division, NAHCON, said the membership was drawn from various security […]

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has constituted a Task Force to halt the occurrence of some pilgrims over-staying their visa permit while on Hajj with the directive of being pre-emptive of culprits.

A statement issued yesterday by Fatima Sanda Usara, Head, Public Affairs Division, NAHCON, said the membership was drawn from various security agencies and the commission’s staff.

Similarly, the commission has also concluded a three-day induction training and inauguration of staff committees charged with the responsibility of monitoring service providers for Nigerian pilgrims in both Makkah and Madinah.

NAHCON Chairman, Barrister Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad, while inaugurating the committees in Abuja, admonished members on some issues necessary for the comfort of pilgrims.

These includes allocating rooms and getting them ready before arrival of pilgrims, saying that they must not be allowed to stay for long in hotel reception upon arrival. “Similarly, there must not be overcrowding in rooms, pilgrims must not be served cold or unwholesome meals or unwholesome or fruits,” said Muhammad.

He also enjoined the committees to ensure that there was no breach of contract on the part of any service provider, and where such occurs, the providers must be sanctioned appropriately.