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Nigeria and Saudi Arabia sign agreement for 2027 Hajj

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Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement for the 2027 pilgrimage, setting the framework for Nigeria’s participation, including country quotas and compliance with operational deadlines. The agreement aims to improve services for pilgrims, reports Premium Times.

Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), which coordinates Nigeria’s participation in the Muslim pilgrimage, and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding to organise Nigeria’s participation in the 2027 Hajj, according to Premium Times. The agreement provides a framework for coordinating the quota of pilgrims allocated to Nigeria, compliance with Saudi Hajj regulations and adherence to operational deadlines.

The memorandum is also intended to govern preparations for services related to the 2027 pilgrimage, with the aim of improving their organisation for Nigerian pilgrims, reports Premium Times.

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