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Al-Hujjaj Bags Second Best Private Tour Operator Award In Nigeria
…We serve our clients local foods in Saudi, says coy’s CEO, Animashaun
Foremost leading Nigeria Private Tour Operator, Al-Hujjaj International Umrah & Hajj Services Ltd, has been awarded Second Best-Performing Tour Operator in Nigeria during 2016 Hajj Exercise.
Al-Hujjaj bagged the honour in Abuja on Saturday July 1, 2017 at an event organized by the Office of the Presidency under the leadership of Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Barr. Abdullahi Muhktar Muhammed.
Briefing journalists in Lagos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Al-Hujjaj Travels and Tours Ltd, Alhaji Abdul Jelili Animashaun, thanked NAHCON for deeming it fit to honour his company with the Award for the good services rendered to the humanity.
“I thank Allah (swt), I specially thank NAHCON for this prestigious award, we are happy to achieve this height in this industry,” Animashaun said.
“For coming second in Nigeria, this has surely shown the quality of our services to our people. Our services have been fantastic and excellent, so we are aiming high,” he added.
Speaking further, Alhaji Animashaun lauded the NAHCON Chairman, Alhaji Bello, saying, “luckily we have a chairman who has passion for this business, so there’s huge chances for anybody in this business to succeed.
Animashaun also. showered praises on his management team and members of staff of the company, saying, “all those who are working with me are brilliant per excellence people, we have always been at the forefront since our inception.”
The company boss, while recalling the journey so far, said it had not been easy keeping the flag flying, adding, “Well, we have been in this industry since 1975, the journey has not been easy but we kept on going.”
“When we started, our major carriers were Ethiopian, Egypt, KLM and Nigerian Airways but now we are using one of the best airline in the world (Emirates).
General Manager Al-Hujjaj, Alhaji Lukmon Olajobi, while also speaking, thanked NAHCON for recognizing their the company’s efforts.
“It was a nice feeling, we thank NAHCON for recognizing our effort. We have been in this business for so many years,” Olajobi noted.
He emphasized that the services of Al-Hujjaj were people-centred, adding, “We have been doing fine since we came on board, every year we do improve, Hajj business is not a seasonal but an all- round the year business.”
Speaking about hospitality offered by Al-Hujjaj, the company’s Director of Finance, Mr. Mojeed Animashaun, said. “We always hqve assurances on accommodation, tents, and other services for our clients during their Hajj and Umrah.”
“As part of the our quality services, we serve our clients Nigeria local food throughout their stay in Saudi Arabia, our staff are from Nigeria so they know what our people want,” he further assured.
