The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has strongly denied recent reports suggesting that unresolved financial matters from the 2025 Hajj exercise are stalling preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage. In a statement made available to journalists, the Commission clarified that contrary to speculations, the process of reconciling accounts for the recently concluded 2025 Hajj is on course, with substantial progress already recorded.
The Commission explained that it has been engaging in meticulous financial reconciliation to ensure transparency and accountability in line with global best practices. According to NAHCON, this routine post-Hajj exercise is standard and does not, in any way, interfere with the early groundwork being laid for the 2026 pilgrimage.
Addressing the misconceptions, NAHCON stated that some media reports had misinterpreted the ongoing reconciliation process as a delay tactic, which is not only inaccurate but also misleading to the public and intending pilgrims. The Commission emphasized that its operations
