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KANO will play host to a major gathering of faith-based, business and
institutional stakeholders as the Hajj–Umrah Nigeria Expo 2.0 Kano
(HUN 2.0) takes place on Saturday, August 8, under the theme: “Pilgrimage, Partnerships and Possibilities.”
It is organized by Global Business and Investment Partnerships Forum
LTD/GTE in partnership with the Nigeria-Saudi Chamber of Commerce,
Industry, Mines and Agriculture, and with strategic support from
JIBWIS, Dar Al Halal Limited and other institutional partners.
Convener, Hajj- Umrah Nigeria Expo, Dr. Aisha Ahmed said the event is
designed to strengthen the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem while unlocking
new opportunities in trade, investment, innovation and economic
cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The event is expected to bring together a broad spectrum of
participants, including government institutions, Hajj and Umrah
operators, airlines, hospitality providers, financial institutions,
healthcare providers, technology companies, exporters, investors,
religious organizations and Saudi business interests.
According to the organizers, HUN 2.0 is more than a pilgrimage-focused
gathering. It is a strategic platform created to connect key players
across the Hajj and Umrah value chain, improve service delivery to
pilgrims, promote collaboration, and open new doors for business
growth and cross-border partnerships.
“The Hajj and Umrah industry are one of the most important recurring
international travel ecosystems linking Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
Beyond pilgrimage, it supports aviation, hospitality, planning,
financial services, healthcare, technology, trade, real estate and
halal products and services. This Expo is a unique opportunity to
harness those possibilities for national and regional development,”
said Dr. Ahmed.
She emphasised that the theme of the Expo reflects its central
mission. “The cardinal objective underscores the need to improve
pilgrim welfare and enhance the quality of Hajj and Umrah services,”
said Dr. Ahmed.
“We also expect partnerships in recognition of the importance of
stronger collaboration among government agencies, private sector
players, religious institutions and international stakeholders,” she
explained.
The organisers said the forum will explore broad opportunities
emerging in investment, exports, tourism, innovation and the halal economy.
The Expo will feature high-level discussions and networking sessions
focused on some of the most pressing and promising areas in the
industry, including future of the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem in Nigeria;
building strategic partnerships for sustainable growth; unlocking the
halal economy; financing growth in the Hajj and Umrah industry as well
as embracing technology and digital transformation.
In addition to its conference sessions, the Expo will provide
exhibition opportunities for businesses and institutions seeking to
highlight products and services, engage prospective customers,
generate leads, launch new offerings and build strategic alliances.
Exhibition categories will include airlines, travel agencies, hotels,
financial institutions, insurance companies, technology firms,
healthcare providers, export companies, government agencies and real
estate businesses.
Organizers say the event is expected to attract between 500 and 1,000
attendees, with participation from more than 50 exhibitors, over 20
sponsors and partners, 25 government agencies, 20 media organizations
and about 30 Saudi participants.
The anticipated outcomes include new partnerships and agreements,
stronger Nigeria–Saudi relations, enhanced investment conversations,
growth in non-oil export opportunities, improved industry
collaboration, and increased visibility for participating sponsors and
exhibitors.
The Expo also aligns with Nigeria’s broader economic priorities,
including economic diversification, trade promotion, investment
attraction, job creation, tourism development, export expansion and
international cooperation.
Stakeholders across the public and private sectors are being
encouraged to support and participate in the event, either as
sponsors, exhibitors, partners or delegates.
The organizers described the Expo as a timely and strategic
intervention that will not only improve pilgrimage-related services
but also deepen economic and commercial ties between Nigeria and Saudi
Arabia.
Hajj–Umrah Nigeria Expo 2.0 Kano 2026 promises to be a defining
platform where faith meets enterprise, and where meaningful
partnerships can translate into lasting possibilities.
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