The Hajj Institute of Nigeria (HIN) has graduated 54 students in Abuja on Tuesday.
The students, who completed the programme in Strategic Management of Hajj and Umrah. were awarded professional certificates.
The event was attended by a former Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Barr. Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad, Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, and the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi.
The ceremony marked the climax of the one month physical and virtual study for NAHCON and State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Officials who undertook professional
Mr Arabi challenged the graduating students to translate their knowledge into positive development that will ensure improved performance and better deal for Nigerian Pilgrims.
He said the graduation couldn’t have come at a better time than now when the Saudi authorities have set a timeline for the conclusion of preparation and arrangements for the 2024 Hajj exercise.
“My warmest congratulations to you all. I want to commend your commitment, dedication and thirst to acquire knowledge which has seen you complete your programme successfully. As an Alumni of this Institute, you are now equipped with valuable skills and knowledge that are crucial for the effective Management of Hajj and Umrah Operations.”
“As professionals, I therefore charge you to develop strategies on how to deliver effective and efficient service to pilgrims. It is a task that must be done. Secondly, you need to find what strategy to adopt- short-, medium- or long-term strategy to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage for all our Muslim brothers and sisters.”
“As you are aware, preparations for Hajj 2024 has begun. It is our responsibility that Muslims from Nigeria successfully perform the Hajj. The Saudi Authority has provided calendar with timeline. Let us therefore work diligently and with dedication to meet the deadline.”
“I therefore tasked you to come up with a plan to ensure that Hajj and Umrah industry becomes a significant contributor to the socio-economic well-being of the Country.”
Earlier, the Rector of the Hajj Institute (HIN) Professor Nasir Maitulare congratulated the graduands on the successful completion of the course on Strategic Management of hajj and Umrah Operation.
He said the course was designed to enhance the capacities of Hajj and Umrah Managers and drive positive changes in the Nigerian Hajj and Umrah Industry while focusing primarily on pilgrims’ satisfaction at every stage and constantly seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT).
He urged graduands to utilize their knowledge to help improve the administration of Hajj and subsequently delivery of efficient effective service to pilgrims.
In his goodwill message, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah commended the Commission’s initiative in establishing the Hajj Institute of Nigeria.
