NAHCON Inaugurates National Media Team By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman The Chairman and CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has inaugurated the National Media Team for the 2023 Hajj Operations in Saudi Arabia. The event took place at Hajj House in Abuja on Thursday. Hassan emphasised the importance of
NAHCON Inaugurates National Media Team
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Chairman and CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has inaugurated the National Media Team for the 2023 Hajj Operations in Saudi Arabia.
The event took place at Hajj House in Abuja on Thursday.
Hassan emphasised the importance of adhering to professional ethics, including fairness, accuracy, and objectivity, in journalism.
He congratulated the team members for being selected and urged them to consider themselves as partners with NAHCON in achieving a seamless Hajj exercise.
The Chairman assured that all registered pilgrims would be airlifted on time, mentioning that NAHCON officials would leave for Saudi Arabia on May 21st to make necessary preparations.
He reiterated the commission’s commitment to ensuring that pilgrims receive value for their money and are airlifted promptly.
Recognising the critical role of the media, NAHCON boss appealed to the National Media Team to portray Islam and the Commission positively.
He requested their support, cooperation, and prompt reporting of any service delays, urging them to consult with NAHCON before publishing information on the internet.
Sheikh Suleman Mommoh, Commissioner of Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services, congratulated the media team and emphasised the importance of accurate and balanced reporting.
In his own part, Alhaji Nura Hassan Yakasai, Commissioner of Policy Personnel Management and Finance Department, highlighted the need for objective reporting that prioritises the interests of Islam, Nigeria, and NAHCON.
Alhaji Mousa Ubandawaki, the NAHCON Deputy Director of Information and Publications, provided the media team with essential information on their professional duties in the holy land and wished them a successful Hajj exercise.