August 3, 2025

NAHCON

Hajj and Umrah Religion

NAHCON Flags Off National Medical Team, Sets Medical Committee in Motion for 2025 Hajj—A New Era of Pilgrim Welfare

In a significant stride towards ensuring the health and safety of Nigerian pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially inaugurated the principal officers of the National Medical Team and constituted the Medical Committee for the 2025 Hajj operations. This move underscores NAHCON’s commitment to delivering efficient and effective healthcare services to all

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General Religion

Charting a New Path: NAHCON Hosts Strategic Summit to Secure the Future of Hajj Operations in Nigeria

As the sacred obligation of Hajj continues to beckon millions of devout Muslims across the globe, Nigeria remains one of the largest contributors to the annual pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, behind the scenes of this profound spiritual journey lies a complex web of financial, administrative, and logistical undertakings—one that demands innovation

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Hajj and Umrah Religion

VP Shettima, NAHCON Leadership, and Stakeholders Set for 2nd National Hajj Summit in Abuja

Vice-President Kashim Shettima will join the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) leadership, state pilgrims’ boards, and industry experts at the 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit in Abuja on April 30, 2025, for a two-day event aimed at refining strategies for the 2025 Hajj operations. The summit will feature four intensive sessions with seven expert

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General

NAHCON Inaugurates Committees for 2025 Hajj Operations, Opens Applications for Airlift Licenses

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a 32-member Screening and Aviation Monitoring Committee to oversee the selection of air carriers and cargo handlers for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. A six-man secretariat was also set up to support the committee’s operations.  According to a statement by NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima

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General

NAHCON Urges Calm as Saudi Arabia Suspends Hajj Visas for Nigeria

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called for calm among Nigerian Muslim pilgrims and relevant stakeholders following Saudi Arabia’s suspension of Hajj visa issuance to Nigeria and 13 other countries ahead of the 2025 pilgrimage season. Reports emerged on Monday that Saudi Arabia had temporarily halted the issuance of Hajj visas to several

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General

NAHCON Chairman Mourns 16 Travellers Killed in Edo, Commends Tinubu’s Swift Response –

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. In a statement issued on Friday, Professor Sale extended his heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the bereaved families, and the entire nation over the unfortunate

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