AYV News, November 10, 2025
Sierra Leone has signed the Hajj Contract with the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, Abdulfattah bin Suleiman Mashat.
The Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Hajj, Sierra Leone, Alhaji Murtada Sesay, over the weekend signed the Hajj 2026/1447 Agreement on behalf of the Government of Sierra Leone with the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abdulfattah bin Suleiman Mashat, who signed on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sierra Leone’s Information Attaché to Saudi Arabia, AlhajiAbubakarr Bah said the Agreement aims to guide the process of the implementation of a successful Hajj next year.
He said during the signing ceremony in Jeddah, His Excellency Abdulfattah Mashat congratulated the Chairman and his team for their commendable efforts and progress in preparing for the forthcoming Hajj 2026 season, assuring them of Saudi Arabia’ssupport for a successful Hajj.
Abubakarr went on that Dr. Badr Muhammad Al Solami, former Director-General of Hajj Affairs offices and now Adviser to the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, also commended Sierra Leone and assured that they will work hard in supporting Sierra Leone to be amongst the top countries.
The Agreement focuses on all Hajj 2026 arrangements, fostering partnerships, improving services, and integrating technology during the Hajj season.
The Sierra Leone delegation to the signing ceremony in Jeddah includes Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Mohammed Barrie, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Alhaji Mohamed Haji-Kella, and the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Hajj, Ambassador Dr. Ibrahim Jalloh.
