By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration aimed at enhancing the safety, security and overall success of Hajj operations for Nigerian pilgrims.This assurance was given on Wednesday when the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, at the Commission\u2019s headquarters, Hajj House, Abuja.The visit served as a platform for both institutions to discuss ways of strengthening their existing partnership, particularly in the areas of security coordination, crowd management, pilgrim safety and the efficient execution of Hajj operations.Speaking during the meeting, Dr Audi commended the leadership of Ambassador Yusuf and applauded the reforms being implemented by the Commission to reposition the Nigerian Hajj industry. He reiterated the NSCDC\u2019s commitment to supporting NAHCON in ensuring seamless and secure pilgrimage exercises.The NSCDC boss also stressed the importance of sustained inter agency cooperation in addressing operational challenges and maintaining the highest standards of safety and service delivery for pilgrims.In his response, Ambassador Yusuf expressed appreciation to the Commandant General for the visit and the Corps\u2019 continued support to the Commission. He reaffirmed NAHCON\u2019s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the NSCDC in the collective interest of Nigerian pilgrims.The NAHCON Chairman noted that the collaboration between both organisations remains critical to ensuring the success, safety and smooth conduct of future Hajj operations, adding that the Commission would continue to work closely with relevant security agencies to achieve its mandate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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