As preparations intensify ahead of the 2025 Hajj season, Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited (HMVL), one of Nigeria’s leading private pilgrimage operators, has unveiled its strategic framework for the year’s spiritual exercise. With the theme “Faith, Comfort, Clarity,” the company aims to elevate the experience of Nigerian pilgrims by blending spiritual devotion with world-class service delivery.
Speaking during an exclusive interview the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HMVL, Alhaji AbdulHameed Solate, disclosed that nearly all visa processing for the company’s pilgrims has been completed. He added that flight arrangements are already locked in, with the firm opting for scheduled airline services to ensure reliability and a smooth travel experience.
“We have always been deliberate about planning ahead,” Alhaji Solate stated. “This year, we are prioritising not just the spiritual aspects of Hajj, but also ensuring that pilgrims experience comfort at every stage from their pre-departure orientation down to their return home.”
In line with its operational theme, HMVL has scheduled mandatory medical screenings and pre-Hajj seminars for all intending pilgrims. The screenings are slated for May 2nd and 3rd in Lagos and Abuja, while the enlightenment seminars will follow on May 4th in Lagos and May 10th in Abuja. These sessions are designed to prepare pilgrims physically, mentally, and spiritually for the rigours of the holy journey.
To further enhance its services, the company has entered a renewed partnership with Al-Hujaaj International Hajj and Umrah Service, a Saudi-based firm known for its top-tier logistics and hospitality packages during Hajj. Alhaji Solate also revealed that HMVL has adopted several digital innovations, including app-based communication tools, to help guide pilgrims during their stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Reacting to previous concerns regarding accommodation in Mina especially around the controversial Tent A arrangements HMVL’s CEO urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to provide clearer guidelines ahead of the 2025 pilgrimage. He emphasised the need for early visa bookings and improved coordination among stakeholders to prevent a recurrence of last year’s accommodation disputes.
Alhaji Solate traced the foundation of HMVL back to 2001 under the auspices of The Muslim Congress (TMC), which sought to address longstanding gaps in the management of Hajj operations for Nigerian pilgrims. Since then, the company has remained committed to its slogan: Simply Hospitality, Truly Spirituality.
With HMVL’s track record and renewed focus on excellence, many Nigerian Muslims seeking a seamless and spiritually uplifting Hajj experience may find confidence in the company’s 2025 programme. As the holy season draws near, Hajj Mabrur is once again poised to set the pace in delivering top-quality pilgrimage services rooted in sincerity, structure, and faith.
