This was disclosed in a statement released to the press on Monday, by NAHCON’s Deputy Director of Information and Publications, Mousa Ubandawaki.
The committee is saddled with the screening of all applications and requirements in the commission’s advertisement, identifying lead companies for the groups, devising ways to distribute licensed companies among ten groups, and proposing the sharing of Hajj slots.
Speaking at the inauguration of the committee held at the Board room of the Hajj House in Abuja, the Acting Chairman admonished its members to live above board and be guided by the principles of transparency, honesty, fairness and the fear of God in the discharge of their assignment.
“This assignment is very crucial and a litmus test of your integrity and the Commission. If you get it right, it will be a sign that we are ready for business and ready to move forward. Therefore, I enjoin you to be strong, bold and firm, so that the outcome of your assignment will not be questioned or disputed.
“At the same time, you will make yourself and the Commission very proud. So don’t let your desires and interests become your sense of judgment in carrying out the tasks,” he said.
In his remarks, the leader of the Committee who is also the Head of the Tour Operator Division, Muhammad Shira, thanked the Ag. Chairman on his appointment and pledge to discharge the duties diligently and with utmost honesty and fairness.
“We will try to do our best and we will not disappoint you,” he said.
The statement noted that the Committee had 10 days within which it must submit its report to the Commission.
