President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assured that his
administration was committed to protecting Nigerians from the scourge of
Coronavirus.
Buhari made the remark while receiving the management of the
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja
and was contained in a statement signed and forwarded by his
spokesperson, Garba Shehu.
According to Buhari: “I am pleased that you are working with
the Ministry of Health on protecting our citizens from Covid-19 virus.
“You must work to guarantee the safety and security of our
pilgrims. As a government, this is now a key priority for us. I therefore
enjoin you to ensure that adequate medical provisions and other welfare
requirements are afforded our pilgrims.”
Buhari also expressed his delight with the operations of the
Commission especially, the reduction to up to 15 per cent in Hajj fares.
“I am pleased to hear of the progress you have made thus
far, especially in reducing Hajj fares by up to 15 per cent. I am also
impressed that you are still working to further bring down the cost next year.
This is commendable now especially with the recent global events that have
impacted on the economy. Such savings will be timely and most welcome to the
pilgrims as well as to Nigeria’s economy,” he said.
The President, however, cautioned NAHCON against sacrificing
quality for safety and comfort of pilgrims.
“However, as you assess and reduce these costs, you must
ensure that quality service and comfort are provided for our pilgrims as these
are the core mandates of your Commission and must remain your primary goal,” he
said.
Recall that Buhari had yesterday urged Nigerians not to
panic but to take precaution, following the outbreak of Coronavirus in the
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