Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the allocation of 95,000 slots to Nigeria in the forthcoming 2024 Hajj.
The Saudi Authorities made this known on Tuesday during a virtual meeting held between the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Saudi’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
The meeting, which officially marked the start of the 2024 Hajj, was attended by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Muslim Pilgrims, Jafar Mohammed, representatives of the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Abubakar Bello, as well as the Nigerian Consul-General in Saudi Arabia, Bello Abdulkadir.
Nigeria got the same 95,000 slots during the 2023 Hajj, however, pilgrims from Nigeria faced significant challenges during the last Hajj due to a shortage of bed space in Muna, forcing several pilgrims to sleep on the streets.
During the virtual meeting, the Saudi authorities stated that Nigeria is expected to finalise all arrangements and…