National Hajj Commission
Sokoto House, No. 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja
Expression of Interest
Application for Airlift of Pilgrims under State Pilgrims Welfare Boards/Agencies/Commissions for 2013 Hajj
Interested domestic/international airlines/carriers with requisite operating authorization and experience (who have not applied for the airlift of International/Tour Operators’ pilgrims) are hereby invited to submit applications for airlift of pilgrims under State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards/Agencies/Commissions from Nigeria to and from Saudi Arabia for 2013 Hajj.
2. The outbound airlift of about 85,000 intending Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia is expected to commence during the first week of September, 2013, while the inbound (return journey) is expected to commence during the third week of October, 2013. The airlift operations will be carried out at twelve (12) designated Hajj airports.
3. Applicants are to note that Boeing 747-200 and newer series aircraft with capacity to carry a minimum of 450 passengers or other wide-bodied aircraft with capacity to carry a minimum of 300 passengers are required for the operation, All the aircraft must meet the safety requirements of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
Conditions of Application:
4. Each applicant must possess a valid Air Transport Licence (ATL)/Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
5. Applicants are also required to submit the following:
- Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
- Certified true copy of CAC forms C02 and C07.
- Copies of relevant licences
- Evidence of financial capability to fund the airlift operation.
- Three years audited company Financial Account
- Three years Tax Clearance Certificates.
- Evidence of non-indebtedness to relevant aviation authorities and service providers either in Nigeria or in Saudi Arabia. Specifically, evidence of clearance from indebtedness to NCAA, NAMA, FAAN and SAHCOL or NAHCO must be provided
- Details/specification of aircraft to be used
- Verifiable written evidence of ownership or partnership/agreement with the owners of aircraft as confirmed by the NCAA.
- Evidence of ability to make available an authentic flight schedule for the operation not less than four weeks before the commencement of airlift.
- Proposal for luggage and Passenger Screening (Security) arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
- Proposal for in-flight Catering Services in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia with details name(s) and addresses of caterers clearly stated and subject to inspection and approval by relevant regulatory authorities and the Commission.
- Proposal for Crew accommodation during Hajj.
- Arrangements for over flight clearance, en-route and landing permit.
- Proposal for Ground Handling services in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
- Arrangements with fuel suppliers in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
- Evidence of installation of EGPWS as required by NCAA and GACA.
- Evidence of installation of an aircraft tracker/transponder as confirmed by NCAA.
- Organizational structure with names, qualifications and schedule of duties of the key staff of the company.
- Insurance which must meet the minimum third party (hull, passenger, baggage/cargo and third party) liability limit set by NCAA.
- Foreign applicants are also required to submit the above mentioned documents or its equivalents as required by ICAO.
6. No applicant, irrespective of size and number of aircraft it intends to deploy, will be allowed to apply and/or airlift more than 40,000 pilgrims from a maximum of six (6) Hajj designated airports.
Mode of Application
7. Prospective applicants shall indicate their interest by:
i. Submitting a written indication of interest addressed to:
The Chairman/CEO,
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria,
No 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello Way,
Abuja.
ii. Pay a non-refundable application fee of N1, 000,000.00 (one million Naira) in certified bank draft payable to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.
iii. Collect an application form from the Secretary of the Commission at the Commission headquarters on the above mentioned address.
iv. Complete and submit the Application form along with copies of all relevant documents on or before the deadline indicated on the application form.
v. Appear for screening on a date to be communicated after the receipt of the application.
Submission of the Application Form:
7. Duly completed Application Form must be submitted to The Secretary, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Sokoto House, No. 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District, and Abuja not later than 14th March, 2013.
8. Successful Carriers shall pay Hajj licensing fee (Certificate) of two million Naira (N2, 000,000.00) to the Commission.
9. Please be informed that this application is not intended to create any form of contractual relationship or obligations on the part of NAHCON. Consequently, NAHCON shall not be liable to any Applicant for any expenses or loss incurred in connection with this application. NAHCON will contact the Pre-qualified Applicants for interview, while formal Agreements will be signed with successful Applicants.
Signed:
Management
