In a bid to further consolidate transparency and efficiency within the financial structure of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the Commissioner for Policy, Personnel Management and Finance (PPMF), Prince Aliu AbdulRazak, on Friday, 22nd August 2025, convened a high-level strategic meeting with the Accounts Division of the Commission at the Hajj House, Abuja.
In what marks an early move towards preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced that intending pilgrims are expected to make a deposit of ₦8,500,000 (Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) as the initial fare for the exercise. This disclosure was made in a public notice
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has restated its unwavering commitment to transparency, due process, and accountability in the discharge of its responsibilities, following a series of recent publications in the media casting aspersions on the Commission’s operations and intentions. In a statement issued by the Commission on Monday, NAHCON acknowledged the circulation of
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a provisional fare of ₦8.5 million for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, subject to final negotiations with service providers. This update was made public following a post-Hajj review meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, convened to assess the conduct of the 2025 pilgrimage
The Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) division of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) convened a crucial meeting today with officials from TAJ Bank to discuss the development of a digital application designed to assist Nigerians preparing for the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The gathering, which took place at the commission’s headquarters, focused on
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), operating under the Presidency, has announced the commencement of a comprehensive review of the 2025 Hajj and Umrah operations. In a public notice issued by the Commission’s management, NAHCON has called on all pilgrims who either participated in or intended to take part in this year’s spiritual exercises
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
