HAJJ 2022: IHR begins nominations for yearly hajj awards

IHR said it had recruited some experienced hajj administrators and experts from various fields to help collate performance data of different pilgrims’ welfare boards, Private Tour Operators and other Hajj service providers with a view to appreciating them after the 2022 exercise.

A statement signed by its National Coordinator, Malam Ibrahim Muhammed, said the CSO appreciate the efforts put in place by the team. He also commended them for the comprehensive report despite the short period given to them and the enormity of the task.

IHR also said it would interface with the Inspectorate, Evaluation and Compliance Department of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to assess the pre-Hajj policy compliance records to complement the report it has before selection of the prospective awardees.

Since its creation in 2003, HR held a yearly post-Hajj service delivery recognition event to serve as a motivation and appreciation to those who excelled in various services rendered to Nigerian pilgrims both at home and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Despite the challenges of 2022 Hajj, some NAHCON constituted committees; states pilgrims’ welfare boards, private Tour Operators and service providers muscled the obstacles and serve pilgrims, diligently.

Recalled that after the 2019 Hajj, IHR organised a Hajj Excellence Award that was widely attended by stakeholders from Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.