Nigeria, June 1 -- Members of the Hajj subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs have arrived in Saudi Arabia to closely monitor the well-being of Nigerian pilgrims, especially in the areas of accommodation, meals, and transportation.

The committee members arrived in Madina on Saturday.

About 40,000 Nigerian pilgrims have been airlifted to Saudi for the 2025 Hajj.

A member of the delegation, Ali Ndume, told journalists on Saturday that the committee's mission is to ensure the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is delivering on its promise to prioritise pilgrims' welfare during their sacred journey.

"We're here to assess NAHCON's performance, from the hotels where our pilgrims stay to the quality of food and tra...