The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has officially concluded the return airlift of over 38,000 Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. A statement by NAHCON’s Spokesperson, Hajia Fatimah Usara, said that the final flight conveying pilgrims from Zamfara was expected to arrive in Nigeria on…
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Amb. Ismail Yusuf, has commended the Nigerian media contingent in Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Yusuf, who gave the commendation in Makkah on Sunday, said that the professionalism and efficiency with which the Nigerian journalists reported the exercise was particularly…
The Kogi State Council of Ulama of Nigeria has endorsed the newly appointed Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, describing his appointment as a reflection of merit, integrity and proven leadership. The endorsement came during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, where the clerics congratulated the…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, in line with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in…
The erstwhile Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, says his decision to resign from the position with effect from Monday was taken for personal reasons. Usman said this in a statement personally signed and issued in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the decision was made in good conscience…
Prof. Abdullahi Usman, Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has confirmed that accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj in Makkah and Madinah have been completed. The arrangements, finalised ahead of Saudi deadlines and approved by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj, followed directives from Vice President Kashim Shettima to ensure…
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,…
