Tag: National Hajj Commission of Nigeria

Relevant security agencies collaborate in Ogun State, pledge to ensure seamless Hajj operations at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Remo.

NAHCON said the Saudi authorities made the submission of duly processed Medical Fitness Certificates a compulsory requirement for the issuance ...

NAHCON said the conclusion of the accommodation uploads and approval/acceptance by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj is in line with ...

NAHCON also highlighted new eligibility conditions introduced for the 2026 exercise, particularly the exclusion of applicants who participated in the ...

NAHCON said the federal government approved the fares after consultations with stakeholders, including the Forum of States leadership.

Out of 41,668 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, over 28,046 have already been transported back ...

Ms Usara also said NAHCON's advance team arrived in Owerri on Wednesday to monitor preparations for the event.

"Given the global health landscape ranging from meningitis outbreaks to polio concerns, it is imperative we meet and exceed Saudi ...

The commissioner said the council also approved N608 million for the construction of a workshop.

VIP management was one of the major challenges encountered during the 2024 Hajj.

Governor Sani charged them to discharge their duties with utmost diligence and integrity while wishing them Allah's guidance in their ...

"It is important to note that Saudi Arabia has set February 14, 2025, as the deadline for contract signings."

Mr Abdullahi said the refunds were received from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

NAHCON warned that intending pilgrims who fail to complete their payment before the deadline will not be eligible to participate ...

NAHCON urges prospective pilgrims to take note of the Hajj fare, timelines and guidelines for 2025.

The 2025 Hajj is expected to be held in June.

An official explained that early deposits were necessary due to Saudi Arabia’s new policy, which required payments to be made ...

"The federal government granted us a N90 billion subsidy, which we carefully utilised to address the unprecedented increase in Hajj ...

NAHCON reminded pilgrims to collect their NUSUK ID cards from Mutawwif officials upon arrival in Makkah.

The commission initially announced N4.5 million as the fare for the 2024 Hajj but the fee has now been increased ...

He noted that the arrangements the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had put in place would improve the 2023 Hajj operations ...

NAHCON advised pilgrims to be conscious of what they consume to avoid food-related illnesses.

The pilgrims will be staying at Mina in their state of Ihram. They will proceed to Mount Arafat on Tuesday ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) stands truly grateful to its numerous stakeholders, from within and abroad.