The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has solidified its commitment to a seamless 2024 Hajj exercise by signing a Hajj Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The signing ceremony held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia had in attendance key representatives from Nigeria led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and …

The Federal Government has approved three airlines, Air Peace, Flynas, and Max Air, to serve as exclusive carriers to airlift passengers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Similarly, the government has approved three cargo companies, Cargo Zeal Technologies Limited, NAHCO Aviance, and Qualla Investment Limited, to airfreight pilgrims’ excess luggage. This was contained in a statement by the Assistant Director, of …

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has increased the 2024 Hajj slots of Tour Operators from 10 to 40. This development came following the Federal Government’s demand for an increase in the 2024 Hajj tour operators. In September, Saudi Arabia announced that only 5% of each Hajj-participating country’s Licensed Tour Operators would be permitted to conduct the 2024 …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a committee to review the feeding and accommodation guidelines to improve service delivery for the 2024 intending pilgrims. In a statement on Tuesday, chairman of the commission, Jalal Arabi said reviewing the current guidelines will enable better performance of service providers for next year’s hajj exercise. “What we are doing now …

The Nigerian delegation to next year’s hajj would depart through 16 airports, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said yesterday. FAAN’s Hajj Committee led by Director of Airport Operations, Captain Mukhtar Yusuf Muye, made this known during a visit to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Captain Yusuf intimated the commission that the FAAN has commenced preparations for …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has begun the medical team guidelines review for the 2024 Hajj operations. Dr Saidu Ahmed Dumbulwa is leading the 15-member committee set up to review the National Medical Team guidelines for next year’s Hajj. The committee which has two weeks to submit its recommendations is to evaluate the effectiveness and identify the shortcomings …