National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Saudi Authorities have set deadlines for the 2026 Hajj operations, saying the deadlines remain sacrosanct to ensure a smooth, well-coordinated, and successful exercise. NAHCON said in a statement by its Information Officer, Malam Abdulbasit Abba, in Abuja on Tuesday. Abba said that this was revealed at a virtual…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has joined the nation in mourning former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his death as a reminder to the youth to brace up for future leadership. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, on Monday in Abuja. “This is coming at…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Nigerian pilgrims to avoid carrying money exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals or its equivalent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON gave the advice in a statement by its Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Wednesday. Mohammed cautioned the…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday announced the arrival of its 36-member advance team, comprising staff and medical personnel, at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina. The team is in Saudi Arabia ahead of the first set of Nigerian pilgrims scheduled to depart on May 9, 2025. NAHCON’s Information officer, Suwaiba Ahmed,…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially commenced 2025 Hajj operations with the departure of its Advance Team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer, NAHCON. Mohammed stated that the team, comprising key operational staff and senior…
Prof Abdullahi Saleh, Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Wednesday expressed the commission’s readiness to provide seamless 2025 Hajj operations, beginning with the inaugural flight on May 9. Saleh said this at the National Hajj Stakeholders Summit, with the theme “Sustainable Hajj Financing: Developing a Resilient Model for Nigerian Pilgrims and Operators’’. The…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. The update was disclosed on Tuesday after the NAHCON board briefed Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on preparations for the 2025 Hajj operations….
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appealed to all stakeholders to prioritise collaboration towards delivering a successful 2025 Hajj exercise. Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh, made the appeal in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the commission’s Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Hajia Fatima Usara. According to Saleh, recently, NAHCON…
Gov Babagana Zulum of Borno has pledged support to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), to fast track successful conduct of the 2025 Hajj exercise. Zulum said this during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, on Tuesday in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the…
Alhaji Anofi Elegushi, the Commissioner of Operations, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says the commission remains committed to improving its operations by ensuring the 2025 Hajj operations is better than previous years. Elegushi said this on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of a training organised for tour operators companies in Abuja….
