The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured prospective pilgrims that the 2025 Hajj exercise will surpass the standards set in 2024.

The commission noted that remains committed to improving its operations to ensure the 2025 Hajj operations are better than the 2024 exercise.

NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Anofi Olarewaju Elegushi gave, gave the assurance yesterday while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of training organised for tour operator companies in Abuja.

Elegushi, who described the training as a yearly routine programme, urged the tour operators to utilise the programme to give the best service to their pilgrims.

He said that the commission has registered 52,000 spaces for state Muslims Pilgrims Boards and Agencies, adding that it also succeeded in approving four airlines for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.

According to him, the approved airlines include Flynas, Max Air, USAA and Air Peace. “We have achieved the first leg by getting the space, and we are following up with other programmes of Saudi Arabia. We are getting updates almost every day.

“We have concluded with approved airlines. So, all hands are on deck. I want to believe that we have 2025 Hajj operations better than 2024. The approved airlines are Flynas, Max Air, USAA and Air Peace.”

Elegushi said the commission decided to create spaces for intending pilgrims so that they could have enough time to pay their money.

“As of today, payment is still coming in even though we still have some days to wrap up,’’ he said.

He commended resource persons for equipping the tour operators to ensure a hitch-free 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.