Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the 2027 Hajj, establishing a framework for improved pilgrimage arrangements and better welfare services for Nigerian pilgrims.

The agreement, signed on Tuesday, 10 November, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, covers key areas of Hajj operations, including pilgrims' quota, accommodation, transportation, healthcare, compliance with Saudi regulations and adherence to operational deadlines.

NAHCON Chairman Ismail Yusuf signed the agreement on behalf of Nigeria, while Saudi Arabia was represented by its Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat.

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