The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed that the official announcement of the 2026 Hajj fare is expected soon, as the Commission awaits final approval from relevant authorities. Speaking on the development, a top official of the Commission urged all Nigerian intending pilgrims to commence their registration process without delay, stressing that early
Saudi Arabia, June 19, 2025 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced plans to expedite the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia. According to the commission, all pilgrims are expected to be back in Nigeria by June 28, 2025, as efforts are being intensified to speed up the process. In
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially commenced the repatriation of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, with 1,310 pilgrims already airlifted back to various states across the country. NAHCON’s Principal Information Officer, Shafii Mohammed, confirmed that four flights have successfully completed their return journeys, marking the start of the nationwide effort to bring
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has expressed immense satisfaction over the successful execution of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, commending all stakeholders for their coordination and commitment. In a post-Hajj briefing, Prof. Usman described the 2025 operations as one of the most well-organized and seamless pilgrimages in
Makkah, Saudi Arabia – June 10, 2025 – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded its Post-Arafat Stakeholders’ Meeting in Makkah, with key resolutions aimed at improving future Hajj operations and enhancing the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims. The meeting, which brought together critical players in the 2025 Hajj exercise — including State
As the curtains fall on the 2025 Hajj exercise, it is only fitting to publicly commend the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for its remarkable coordination, logistics planning, and unwavering dedication throughout the Mashair phase of this year’s pilgrimage. For many Nigerian pilgrims, the Mashair — the most physically demanding and spiritually significant portion
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Usman, has called on Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj to offer prayers for the country and its leaders, emphasizing the need for divine guidance in achieving good governance and national development. Usman made this appeal during a visit to the tents of
Nigerian pilgrims participating in this year’s Hajj have expressed deep satisfaction with the quality of arrangements put in place at Mina, the symbolic city of tents, where key rites of the pilgrimage continue to unfold. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has received widespread commendation from the faithful for what many described as a
In preparation for the 2025 Hajj season, Mashariq Al Dhahabia, the Saudi-based service provider approved by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), convened a strategic meeting with officials from various State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards. The meeting focused on streamlining the feeding arrangements and the transportation logistics of pilgrims traveling to Mina. During the
Nigeria’s commitment to deepening global cooperation on Hajj administration was again reaffirmed as the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, led a delegation to the 2025 Grand Hajj Symposium held in Jeddah. The high-profile gathering, hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, convened policymakers, scholars, and
