Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has endorsed Saudi Arabia's planned reform of Nigeria's hajj system, which includes a phased 30 percent migration of the country's pilgrims' quota to the Business-to-Business (B2B) tour operator model for the 2027 pilgrimage. Mahmoud spoke during a policy communication engagement on the proposed reforms, describing the initiative as a measure to improve the efficiency and smooth conduct of Hajj operations. She said Nigeria, as a law-abiding country, would continue to respect and operate within the framework of reforms introduced by the Saudi authorities, but stressed the need for adequate transition arrangements to enable stakeholders to adapt. The minister welcomed the phased implementation, saying a gradual transition would give Nigeria sufficient time to adjust while ensuring that Hajj operations remain seamless.
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