Nigeria has secured an additional 10,000 Hajj slots from Saudi Arabia for the 2027 pilgrimage, increasing the country’s total allocation from 50,000 to 60,000.
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ismail Yusuf, announced this at the General Assembly of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) at the National Mosque Complex in Abuja.
Yusuf said 7,500 of the additional slots had been allocated to State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions, while 2,500 were assigned to seven lead licensed tour operators.
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Health Approval for ClinicsHe urged traditional rulers, pilgrims’ welfare boards and other stakeholders to encourage intending pilgrims to register early, stressing that compliance with registration deadlines was essential to Nigeria’s preparations for the pilgrimage.
According to him, early registration will also help align Nigeria’s Hajj arrangements with Saudi Arabia’s digitised Hajj management systems and logistical requirements.
Yusuf commended the Nigerian Government and the Saudi authorities for their continued cooperation and support for Nigerian pilgrims, saying the additional allocation reflected the cordial relationship between both countries.
He assured that the new slots would be administered transparently and in accordance with Nigerian and Saudi regulations.
The NAHCON chairman also reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to making Hajj affordable and accessible while maintaining standards in service delivery, accountability and operational efficiency.
The NSCIA General Assembly also featured a national prayer attended by Islamic scholars, Chief Imams and traditional rulers from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
The participants prayed for peace, economic stability, national security and divine guidance for the country’s leadership.
Yusuf further assured that NAHCON would continue to work with Saudi authorities and other stakeholders to ensure a well-coordinated 2027 Hajj and protect the welfare and interests of Nigerian pilgrims.
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