18/09/2025
NAHCON Unveils Gains, Says N5.3 Billion Refunded to State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards for Unprovided 2023 Services
By
Abdullateef Muhammad
18th September, 2025.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON has announced the refund of N5.3 billion to State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards for services not rendered during the 2023 Hajj, as part of its drive for transparency and accountability. The Commission disclosed this in Katsina during a presentation to the North West Governors’ Forum by the NAHCON Chairman, Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman.
Unveiling other gains under the Renewed Hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, the Chairman noted that the President approved a N90 billion intervention to cushion the impact of foreign exchange volatility on 2024 Hajj fares and authorized N24 billion to settle outstanding airline debts from the 2023 exercise. He added that President Tinubu further directed airlines to accept payments in naira, shielding pilgrims from the burden of rising dollar rates. The Commission also expanded the Hajj Savings Scheme, replacing the suspended CBN credit card policy for Basic Travel Allowance, BTA, to enable Muslims gradually save towards performing Hajj.
On welfare, Subtle MEDIA Network gathered that NAHCON reported improved services for pilgrims, including the provision of VIP Tent “A+” at Muna, timely supply of over 98 percent of required medicines and savings on Mashair services, accommodation, transportation and airfare across all regions. The Chairman attributed these gains to strategic negotiations, reforms and strong presidential backing, assuring that the Commission will sustain transparency, deepen collaboration with State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, and set new standards for accountability and service delivery in future Hajj operations.
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