Ahead of the deadline set by the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has finalized accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims who will perform the 2026 Hajj in both Makkah and Madinah.
The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday through his Technical Assistant on Media, Ahmad Muazu.
Usman explained that the completion of accommodation uploads and approval by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj aligns with the directive of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who emphasized that all critical Hajj arrangements should be finalized within approved Saudi timelines to safeguard Nigeria’s operational interests.
He acknowledged the guidance and support of the Vice President throughout the process, adding that a high-level delegation sent to Saudi Arabia, the NAHCON board and staff, the Nusuk Masar team, the Forum of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, and other relevant stakeholders were all involved in securing the accommodations.
“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 chairman said.
He added: “The commission now proceeds to the next phase of operational preparations for the 2026 Hajj.”
Usman had earlier reaffirmed NAHCON’s commitment to early planning, effective coordination, and strict adherence to due process for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
According to him, the commission is fully aligned with the federal government’s policy direction under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes the welfare and spiritual well-being of Nigerian pilgrims.
He noted that NAHCON, operating under the supervision of the Vice President, remains focused on ensuring the timely completion of all critical preparations ahead of the pilgrimage.
NAHCON beats Saudi deadlines on 2026 Hajj accommodation for Nigeria’s pilgrims
