The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj in Makkah and Madinah, ahead of deadlines set by Saudi Arabian authorities.
The Chairman of NAHCON, Abdullahi Usman, a professor, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by his media assistant, Ahmed Mu’azu.
According to the statement, the successful upload and subsequent approval of Nigeria’s accommodation slots by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah followed strict compliance with Saudi timelines, in line with a directive by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The vice president had instructed that all critical Hajj arrangements be concluded within approved timelines to protect Nigeria’s operational interests.
“With the conclusion of these arrangements, Nigeria has secured its accommodation for the 2026 Hajj and is among the countries that have completed this critical requirement within the prescribed timelines,” the statement said.
Read the full statement:
NAHCON concludes 2026 hajj accommodation Arrangements Ahead of Saudi Deadlines.
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, hereby informs stakeholders, pilgrims, and the general public that the Commission has concluded accommodation arrangements for the 2026 Hajj in both Makkah and Madinah, ahead of the deadlines set by Saudi authorities.
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 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON, that all critical Hajj arrangements should be finalised within approved Saudi timelines to safeguard Nigeria’s operational interests.
Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman acknowledges the guidance and support of the Vice President throughout the process and notes the role played by the high-level delegation sent to Saudi Arabia, the NAHCON Board, the Nusuk Masar team, the leadership of the Forum of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, NAHCON staff and relevant stakeholders 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.
Ahmad Muazu
Technical Assistant (Media) to the Chairman/CEO, NAHCON
