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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured 1,000 bed spaces in Tent A at Mina as part of its preparations for the 2025 Hajj. The commission is also awaiting further allocation in the premium Tent A Plus category from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman,…
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As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj operation, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Usman Saleh, has led an official delegation to assess the preparedness of key service providers responsible for Nigerian pilgrims’ welfare during their sacred journey. Visiting the offices of Mashariq Aldhahabiah, a Saudi Arabian company contracted…
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The House of Representatives has adopted the report of its ad-hoc committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, following complaints of poor treatment of Nigerian pilgrims during the 2024 Hajj. This followed the consideration of the report presented by the chairman of the committee, Sada Soli,…
21 Mar
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has denied allegations of nepotism within the commission, stating that all appointments and assignments are made in line with due process and civil service regulations. The commission was reacting to recent media reports accusing its leadership of favoritism in making appointments. The commission specifically refuted claims that its…
14 Mar
The Jigawa government has approved N1.8 billion loans for the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, to settle dues for the intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This is contained in a statement by Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, on Thursday in Dutse. He said the State Executive Council (SEC) had approved…
11 Mar
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said the airlift of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will begin on May 5, 2025. The commission also announced the allocation of airlines for the 2025 Hajj airlift, saying a total of 71,274 pilgrims are expected to participate in this year's pilgrimage. With the airlift…
4 Mar
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the appointment of key officials for the newly established Borno State Hajj Commission, subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s Spokesperson, Malam Dauda Iliya, in Maiduguri on Tuesday. Zulum appointed Alhaji Mohammed Mainok as the Executive Chairman…
4 Mar
The newly appointed Secretary of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Dr. Mustapha Ali, has been urged to see his role as a
1 Mar
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved a grace of Ramadan fast period to enable intending pilgrims to register for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, on Saturday in Abuja, to mark the 2025 Ramadan fast. He congratulated the Muslim…
28 Feb
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified preparation for the 2025 hajj with the appointment of Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Ali, as the new secretary of the commission. Ali's appointment follows the voluntary resignation of Dr Abdullahi Rabi'u Kontagora after which Alidu Shutti took over in Acting capacity Ali emerged successful after meeting the…
26 Feb
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved four banks to support and implement the Hajj Savings Scheme. Abdulbasit Abba, an official in the Information and Publications Division of NAHCON, announced the development in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Abba stated, “A significant milestone for the Hajj Savings Scheme, three new Islamic banks—Taj…
23 Feb
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday amended its contract with Mashariq al Dhabia, a Saudi-based service provider, to ensure a hitch-free 2025 Hajj exercise. The Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, signed the contract amendment on behalf of the commission, while Muhammad Hassan, Chairman of Mashariq al Dhabia, signed on behalf of…
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