Some private tour operators have expressed concern over what they described as substandard mattresses and extremely tight spaces in pilgrims’ tents allocated to private Hajj operators in Mina.
The operators said the condition of the bedding and the limited spacing between mattresses were not comfortable enough for pilgrims.
Speaking with Hajj Reporters in Mina during an inspection visit, some of the operators said they would draw the attention of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the situation, urging the service provider to urgently improve the quality of mattresses and expand the spacing before pilgrims arrive in Mina on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, said the inspection visit was aimed at assessing the level of readiness of the Mina camps and ensuring compliance with required standards.
He assured that observations raised by both state officials and private tour operators would be forwarded to the service providers for necessary action.
Yusuf added that NAHCON remains committed to ensuring that Nigerian pilgrims receive services commensurate with standards expected in the 2026 Hajj exercise.
