Ahead of the deadline fixed by the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has concluded accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims who would perform the 2026 Hajj exercise in both Makkah and Madinah.
The Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by his Technical Assistant on Media, Ahmad Muazu
Usman explained that the conclusion of the accommodation uploads and approval/acceptance by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj is in line with the directive of the Vice President Kashim Shettima that all critical Hajj arrangements should be finalised within approved Saudi timelines to safeguard Nigeria’s operational interests.
He acknowledged the guidance and support of the Vice President throughout the process, adding that the high-level delegation sent to Saudi Arabia, the NAHCON board and staff, the Nusuk Masar team, the leadership of the Forum of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, and relevant stakeholders were also involved in the accommodation process.
“With the conclusion of these arrangements, Nigeria has secured its accommodation for the 2026 Hajj and is positioned among countries that have completed this critical requirement within the prescribed timelines.
“The commission now proceeds to the next phase of operational preparations for the 2026 Hajj,” the chairman stated.
Usman had earlier reaffirmed the NAHCON’s commitment to early planning, effective coordination and strict adherence to due process for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
According to him, the commission is fully aligned with the policy direction of the federal government under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places priority on the welfare and spiritual well-being of Nigerian pilgrims.
He noted that NAHCON, operating under the supervision of Vice President, is focused on ensuring the timely completion of all critical preparations ahead of the pilgrimage.