The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured intending Pilgrims to this year Hajj that the command would prioritise timely passport processing in line with the requirements and timelines for the Hajj operations.
The Ogun State Command of the NIS pledged stronger collaboration with the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (OGMPWB) as preparations intensify for the 2027 Hajj exercise.
The commitments was made during an engagements between the para-military agency and the management of the Pilgrims Board in Abeokuta, as the stakeholders emphasised the importance of early planning, effective coordination and adequate sensitisation of intending pilgrims.
The Ogun State Comptroller of Immigration, Comptroller Ganiyu Oladele, reaffirmed the NIS’s readiness to sustain a productive partnership with the Board while receiving its delegation, led by the Executive Secretary, Alhaji Taiwo Ajibola, at the command’s headquarters in Oke-Mosan.
He stressed that early preparation and collaboration among relevant stakeholders were essential to preventing avoidable challenges during the pilgrimage.
He commended the OGMPWB for its efforts in coordinating pilgrims and pledged the Immigration Service’s continued support through improved communication, early planning and enhanced services.
Responding, Ajibola described the NIS as a key partner in Hajj administration, appreciating the command’s support over the years, while calling for a more sustainable partnership that would improve information sharing, simplify passport documentation processes and enhance services for prospective pilgrims.
The Executive Secretary also reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to sensitising intending pilgrims on the importance of securing valid travel documents well ahead of the exercise.
