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
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
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
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
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
