The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has declared it has not registered any organisation for the recruitment of volunteer nurses during incoming Hajj.
The declaration is contained in a press statement signed by Fatima Sanda Usara, NAHCON’s Assistant Director, Public Affairs, on Friday.
NAHCON’s clarification followed misleading information circulating on social media, regarding the invitation for recruitment of volunteer nursing staff for the 2024 Hajj services.
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The post said applications and CVs are to be sent through Sultan Bello Mosque, in Kaduna and through an attached google link.
However, NAHCON on Friday, strongly cautioned the public against falling victim to potential scams.
Usara’s statement reads in part: “NAHCON hereby clarifies that only medical personnel engaged by the Commission would be authorised to practise medicare during Hajj in Saudi Arabia. For emphasis, even setting up of clinics by verified country representatives such as NAHCON is strictly regulated by Saudi Arabia’s authorities hence, how could any organisation offer medical assistance without the Commission’s knowledge?
“Under Saudi Arabian medical policies, no State Pilgrims’ Board, Private Tour Operators or organisations are permitted to run clinics except under Hajj participating countries recognized by Hajj Mission with approval from the Saudi Ministry of Health through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Whoever does otherwise runs the risk of arrest and persecution”.
NAHCON further clarified that Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Suleman Adam, the Imam of Sultan Bello Mosque has disassociated himself from the purported recruitment offer.
Similarly, the NAHCON delegation, on the instruction of its Chairman, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi who is currently on official assignment in Saudi Arabia, met Dr. Suleman for clarification over the matter.
Led by Malam Yusuf Balele and Ahmad Muhammad of NAHCON Media unit, the revered Sheikh assured the team of their commitment to share only authentic information from NAHCON as the organisation charged with Hajj matters in Nigeria, calling for collaboration between NAHCON and Ulama in the dissemination of the Commission’s messages to avoid misinformation.
Usara said: “It is pertinent to note that NAHCON communicates solely through official government channels, print and electronic media, as well as through these authorised social media handles: @nigeriahajjcom (Instagram, Facebook & Twitter) and the NAHCON Website at: nahcon.gov.ng.
“For legitimate enquiries, the public is advised to contact the Commission’s official access numbers at: 09071800007 & 08059456781 (Calls/Text/WhatsApp)”
The Commission advised its followers to disregard any unverified information that does not originate from its official sources.
