HAJJ Institute graduates 54 students
The second batch of graduates from the Hajj Institute of Nigeria (HIN) have completed the training programme for the award of professional certificates to 54 participants.
The programme was mid-wifed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
The graduation ceremony marked the climax of the one month physical and virtual study for NAHCON and State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Officials.
The officials were trained on Strategic Management of Hajj and Umrah.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, and the Ag Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, challenged the graduating students to translate their knowledge into positive development that will ensure improved performance and better deal for Nigerian Pilgrims.
According to him, the graduation couldn’t have come at a better time when the Saudi authorities have set a timeline for the conclusion of preparation and arrangements for the 2024 Hajj exercise.
Arabi, who commended the grandaunts on their commitment, dedication and thirst to acquire knowledge which has seen them complete their programme successfully.
He said, “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, he charged them to therefore develop strategies on how to deliver effective and efficient service to pilgrims.”
He reminded the intending prigrims the 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 them 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.”
According to him, 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 stated that the need for competent and qualified staff made the institute take strategic steps towards creating courses and modules that would help graduands in professionalizing the administration of Hajj in Nigeria as students of the institute have had the opportunity to learn from the best minds and facilitators and have learned strategy, management and leadership from both Islamic and contemporary perspectives that would help improve the administration of Hajj in Nigeria.
He urged graduands to utilize their knowledge to help improve the administration of Hajj and subsequently delivery of efficient effective service to pilgrims.
The event was attended by a former Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Barr. Abdullahi Mukhtar,
