The Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services (PRSILS) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abubakar Yagawal, together with members of the commission’s board, conducted a crucial inspection of the NAHCON clinic in Madinah. The visit was aimed at evaluating the clinic’s readiness to provide essential healthcare services to Nigerian
As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, officials from the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board have joined a high-level delegation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and representatives from other state boards to inspect tents and accommodation facilities in Muna and Arafah, two critical locations for the Hajj rites in the
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The final flight, UMZ3440, departed Abuja at 11:38 PM on Wednesday, May 28, carrying 22 pilgrims and 231 officials, including NAHCON Chairman Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Muhammad Ahmad Musa, and issued from Makkah, the assurance was made during a strategic
In a proactive step to improve the pilgrimage experience for Nigerians, the Saudi Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah recently engaged in an interactive session with key Nigerian stakeholders, including the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and two major service providers involved in the Hajj operations. The meeting, aimed at enhancing the planning and
In a move aimed at strengthening collaboration and fine-tuning operational strategies for the successful execution of the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Deputy Coordinator of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Makkah Office, Mr. Alidu Shutti, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Deputy Consul General at the Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah, Kingdom
An official of a State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has raised concerns over a lack of critical information regarding the location of medical facilities for Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. The official, who spoke to Hajj Reporters under the condition of anonymity, expressed frustration and disbelief at the
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that more than 77 percent of the total number of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise have already been successfully airlifted to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by the commission’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara, who praised the smooth
Former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has reaffirmed the transformative power of Zakat in addressing poverty and empowering communities, calling for strategic reforms in its administration across the country. Speaking at the 2025/1446AH Zakat Distribution Ceremony of The Companion in Lagos, where over N119 million was disbursed
ABUJA — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially inaugurated the National Media Team for the 2025 Hajj exercise, marking a critical step in strengthening information dissemination and real-time reportage during this year’s pilgrimage. The inauguration, which took place at NAHCON headquarters in Abuja on Monday, brought together seasoned journalists from various reputable
