The immediate past Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan has described as tissue of lies a recent online publication alleging him of gross abuse of office, and that he was grilled by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) last Monday. Speaking through his media aide, Shakirudeen Bankole, the former NAHCON boss said …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has debunked rumours of a purported approval of the sum of N24,143,494,567.32 billion, by the Presidency, to ‘offset the liabilities of 2023 Hajj carriers, resulting from foreign exchange rate variations’. In a statement on 3 February 2024, the commission  had announced final prices for the Hajj trip, quoting the sum of N4,899,000 for …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the final fares for the 2024 Hajj exercise. In a statement by the commission assistant director of public affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara yesterday said intending pilgrims from the southern part of the country will pay N4,899,000 as hajj fare while northern intending pilgrims will pay N4,699,000, and those from North-Eastern states …

Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Prof. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi as a member of the Board and Management Team of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to represent the North Central Zone of the country. In a statement by his chief press secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor described the appointment as deserving and …

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 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 …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Forum of State Executive Secretaries of Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, and Commissions have agreed to peg the minimum deposit for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage exercise at N4.5 million. NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima Usara, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The commission said the decision became necessary to …