National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has suspended pilgrims’ sensitization activities nationwide until further notice.
The statement disclosed that the directive became necessary in the light of the health challenges posed by the COVID-19 infection with its potency of rapid transmission most especially in large gatherings. It is therefore among NAHCON’s priorities to protect pilgrims as well as intending pilgrims from hazardous circumstances whether in or outside the country.
“In addition, Federal Government, in line with advisory from National Centre for Disease Control has banned all public gatherings whether religious or social. This is to support social distancing and as a COVID-19 containment strategy. This measure, NAHCON totally identifies with.
The circular issued to that effect signed by NAHCON Commissioner, Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services, Sheikh Suleiman Momoh, commended state pilgrims’ boards/commissions/agencies for their efforts in pilgrims’ enlightenment. The sensitization is geared towards mentoring Nigerian pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country while in Saudi Arabia.
However, all necessary preparatory steps for 2020 Hajj goes on, the document advised.
Intending pilgrims and whom it may concern are kindly invited to note.
