The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that a total of 14,165 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been successfully transported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the ongoing 2025 Hajj exercise. This figure, according to the commission, represents 34.4 percent of the overall number of pilgrims expected to participate in this year’s
The first wave of Nigerian pilgrims has started arriving in the holy city of Madinah ahead of the 2025 Hajj rites, with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) fully mobilized to ensure a smooth and dignified reception process. According to updates from the NAHCON officials stationed in Saudi Arabia, the commission’s National Reception and
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, alongside key members of the Commission’s leadership, arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport for a pivotal inspection and engagement. The delegation included the Commissioners for Operations, Public-Private Partnership and Mobilization Fund (PPMF), and Planning, Research, Statistics, and Information Liaison Services
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has taken a significant step in health compliance ahead of the 2025 Hajj by receiving his vaccination at the Hajj House, Abuja. The move is part of preparations to ensure that all Nigerian pilgrims meet Saudi Arabia’s strict health regulations for
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced the closure of the registration process for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement issued by the Commission on Monday, it was confirmed that all available slots for Nigerian pilgrims have been filled, and no further registration will be accepted. NAHCON directed all individuals who
Shortly after their arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the advance team of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) was formally briefed by the Madinah Coordinator, Alhaji Abdulkadir Oloyin, in a strategic meeting aimed at outlining the scope of work ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The meeting, which convened key committee heads
An advance delegation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to facilitate early arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims. The team, led by key officials of the commission, touched down in the holy land to commence crucial pre-Hajj groundwork, including inspection of
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has flagged off the 2025 Hajj operations with the departure of its Advance Team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The team, comprising officials from various departments and members of the National Medical Team, left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday, May 5, following a formal
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today, Monday, May 5, 2025, inaugurated its Central Security Committee as part of preparations for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The ceremony took place at the Hajj House in Abuja, with the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, leading the event alongside his Commissioners and management staff. The
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed allegations of racketeering and procedural irregularities in the selection of the 2025 Hajj National Medical Team (NMT), asserting that the process was transparent and conducted according to established standards. In a statement issued on May 3, 2025, NAHCON responded to reports accusing the commission of bias
