By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

The Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Arabi , has tasked the media to be objective and accurate in reporting the forthcoming 2024 Hajj operations.

He stated this during the inauguration of the 2024 National Media Team at NAHCON Hajj House in Abuja, on Thursday, 9^th May, 2024.

“I have no doubt in my mind that you (the media) have proven your worth in all sense of responsibility.

“But there is no harm in reminding ourselves especially as it regards to the Hajj operations and the need for us to be upright because so much depends on our report and we should report accurately, objectively , sincerely and subconsciously, especially in the holy land”, he added.

Mallam Arabi also called on the team to be participatory wherever they can, give guidance wherever they find themselves at the cause of the operation because there is so much confidence the society reposes on the media.

While congratulating the team on their nomination, the chairman said: “Not only are we looking up to you (the media), your Creator too is looking up to you. You will also make the media organizations that you represent proud.”

He advised the team to be involved in the entire operation “because pilgrims rally round you for guidance.”

Also, in his goodwill message the NAHCON Commissioner of Operations, Mr Anofi Elegushi described the media as an important part of hajj operations.

He said whatever Is done in Saudi Arabia should be reported accurately and objectively for the overall interest of the nation.

In his response, Chairman of the media committee and Deputy Director, Information and Publications Division, Mousa Ubandawaki assured that the team will work in unity and for the progress and the interest of the pilgrims and the nation.

The commission had designated Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, for the commencement of the pilgrimage airlift to Saudi scheduled for May 15, 2024.

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