Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited (HMVL), one of Nigeria’s premier private Hajj and Umrah tour operators, has announced the disbursement of ₦25 million in commissions, rebates and incentives to its accredited marketers, referral partners and stakeholders.

The payout follows the successful completion of the company’s 2026 Hajj operations and represents one of the largest incentive rollouts by a private Islamic tour operator in the country.

A total of 46 beneficiaries received rewards for their roles in helping pilgrims embark on their spiritual journeys.

Speaking on the initiative, the Managing Director of Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited, Alhaji Abdul Hameed Solate, emphasized that the reward scheme is a long-standing tradition aimed at promoting ethical support systems within the Islamic travel industry.

“We have operated this commission programme for many years because we believe those who help fellow Muslims fulfil one of the pillars of Islam deserve to be recognised and rewarded,” Alhaji Solate stated. “This is our own way of appreciating their efforts while encouraging more people to participate in this noble service.”

The MD explained that the payment process is seamless and highly transparent, once an intending pilgrim registers and completes their payment through an accredited partner, the referring agent automatically qualifies for a commission, which is paid directly into their bank accounts.

The ₦25 million incentive package was shared among 46 beneficiaries across three categories.

First category comprised 11 accredited marketing representatives who collectively received ₦8.5 million in commissions for referring intending pilgrims.

The second category consisted of 26 members of The Muslim Congress and its Al Mu’minaat Women Wing, the Islamic organisation that established Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited. They received a combined ₦7.5 million in appreciation of their continued support and contributions to the company’s activities.

The third category recognised nine emerging marketers promoting the company’s services. Each beneficiary received ₦1 million, bringing the total for the category to ₦9 million.

The 2026 Hajj season also coincides with the silver jubilee of Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited. Established in 2001 following the success of Al Multaqah, a professional development programme organised by The Muslim Congress in 2000, Hajj Mabrur was conceived primarily as a dawah project rather than a purely commercial enterprise.

The founders envisioned an organisation that would help Muslims perform Hajj and Umrah according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah while enjoying quality hospitality, sound spiritual guidance and professional travel management.

Twenty five years later, the company has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading private Hajj and Umrah operators. Beyond pilgrimage services, it has expanded into ticketing, hotel reservations, logistics, cargo services and event management.

Its slogan, Simply Hospitality, Truly Spirituality, continues to define its philosophy of combining excellent customer service with authentic Islamic teachings.

The Head of Business Development and Marketing, Imam Mansur Adebayo, described the reward initiative as more than a commission scheme, saying it is part of Hajj Mabrur’s broader mission to strengthen an institution established for the benefit of the Muslim Ummah.

According to him, Hajj Mabrur belongs to the Muslim community through The Muslim Congress (TMC) and was created to simplify access to Hajj and Umrah while ensuring pilgrims perform the sacred rites correctly.

“Our mission has always been service before profit. We encourage Muslims to patronise and promote Hajj Mabrur because every success recorded by the company ultimately benefits the Muslim community,” he said.

Imam Adebayo added that Hajj Mabrur pioneered several innovations that later became reference points within Nigeria’s private Hajj industry, including deploying qualified Islamic scholars to accompany pilgrims throughout Hajj, organising comprehensive pre-Hajj orientation programmes, providing Nigerian meals in Saudi Arabia through members of The Muslim Congress Women Wing, Al-Mu’minaat, and maintaining a robust medical team comprising doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

He encouraged Muslims, professionals, organisations and community leaders to become accredited referral partners, explaining that the initiative is open to individuals who are willing to connect intending pilgrims with Hajj Mabrur.

According to him, participants stand to benefit in two ways. They earn legitimate commissions from the company while also hoping for Allah’s reward in the Hereafter for helping fellow Muslims fulfil one of the greatest obligations in Islam.

“Whoever guides another person towards goodness shares in the reward. By referring intending pilgrims to Hajj Mabrur, you earn lawful income through our commission scheme while also hoping for Allah’s immense reward for facilitating an act of worship,” he said.

‘It came as a great relief,’ beneficiaries commend Hajj Mabrur’s reward scheme

Beneficiaries of Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited’s 2026 marketers’ reward scheme praised the initiative, describing it as a transparent and motivating programme that rewards Muslims for helping others fulfil the obligation of Hajj while encouraging ethical service in the private Hajj industry.

One of the highest beneficiaries, Ustadh Ibrahim Alamutu, who has partnered with Hajj Mabrur since 2010, received ₦1,560,713 as commission for the 2026 Hajj operations.

Ustadh Alamutu said the payment came as “a great relief” amid the current economic hardship, adding that what has kept him with the company for over 15 years is not the commission but its trustworthiness, excellent service delivery and commitment to authentic Islamic teachings.

“HMVL stands out among Hajj operators in Nigeria. Their Hajj and Umrah services are top notch. Meals, flight arrangements and spiritual guidance are excellent. Even someone with little knowledge of Hajj and Umrah will perform the rites properly with Hajj Mabrur,” he said.

He encouraged more Muslims to enrol as referral partners, describing the initiative as “income connected with an act of ibadah.”

Another 2026 beneficiary, Dr Ganiyat Tijani Adenle, a Journalism lecturer at Lagos State University, said she never expected to receive a commission after referring her sister for the 2026 Hajj exercise.

She disclosed that she received ₦191,500, describing the payment as a timely surprise.

“I was surprised when I was asked to send my account details and was paid ₦191,500. The commission came when I was really broke. It felt like I hit a jackpot,” she said.

Having personally performed Hajj through Hajj Mabrur in 2013, Adenle commended the company for combining authentic Islamic guidance with exceptional customer service.

She urged more Muslims to become referral partners, saying they could earn lawful commissions while helping others fulfil one of Islam’s greatest obligations.