Soliu Oyesiji.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah for the 2026 Hajj, ahead of deadlines set by Saudi Arabian authorities.
In a statement issued on Monday, NAHCON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Abdullahi Saleh Usman, said the completion of the accommodation process followed the directive of Vice President Kashim Shettima that all critical Hajj preparations should be finalised within approved Saudi timelines to protect Nigeria’s operational interests.
Usman acknowledged the support of the Vice President and the contributions of the NAHCON Board, state pilgrims welfare boards, the Nusuk Masar team, and other stakeholders involved in the process.
With the development, Nigeria has secured its accommodation slots for the 2026 Hajj and joined other countries that have completed the requirement within the prescribed timelines.
NAHCON said it has moved to the next phase of operational preparations for the 2026 Hajj.
