17/09/2025
HAJJ 2026:NO EXTENSION OF SAUDI DEDLINES.----PROF.ABDULLAHI SALEH USMAN.
As year 2025,going to an end less than four months to this time ,we shall be welcoming the new year 2026,which is around the corner. Some of the years therein which was celebrated in good and peacefull atmosphere can not be wipe out in memories. Major of the festival that came up in the year 2025,was great Sallah of the Muslim ummah,which attached to hajj Operation.
The 2026,Hajj is very much around the corner so therefore it deserves and worthy of preparation This had made it imperative for the stake holders in the industry meeting over how the operation of it,this year 2026 would be conducted in a peacefull atmosphere while in Holyland in Mecca Al Mukarramat..
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)made appeal to all stakeholders to strict comply with the time lines set by the Saudi Arabia authorities, for the 2026 Hajj operation, that there would not be any extension for the issuance of Visa processing, payment or contractual agreements.
This happened to be the main message at the post hajjis' Stakeholders meeting with licensed tour Operator Companies held at the Hajj House ,Abuja .The meeting was chaired by (NAHCON)Chairmen/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Selah Usman at the instance of his Commissioners.
Prince Anofi Elegushi Commissioner of operation,and the commissioner of Policy Persdional management, and the Finance (PPMF)
Prince Aliu Abdul Razaq.
In his Speach, Prof.Usthman shows appreciations to the state pilgrims Welfare Boards ,private tour operators,and services providers for their Contributions to the success of the 2025 Hajj operation. Also ,he acknowledged,the Support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration ,which enabled Nigerian pilgrims to performed pilgrimage with ease,dignity and comfort.
"The commission is also committed to Collaboraton fairness and transparency "Prof.Usman remarked "But at thesame time ,we expect total compliance from all stake holders as we work together to improve service delivery and meet global best practices. "
The Saudi "have made it clear very clear the dates on their Calenda will not be extended by even one minutes"
On the Financial aspect of preparation, NAHCON Commissioner of policy ,personal management and finance (PPMF)Prince Aliu. Abdul Razaq., briefed participants on funds,pending complaints and payment process.
Similarly, Commissioner planning Research, Statistics ,information and Library Services (PRSICS),Prof.Abubakar commanded tour operators on their 2025 Hajj successful outing and conduct .
The meeting Concluded with a vote of thanks from the Director of Inspectorate ,and Compliance Alhaji Alidu Shutti.,who described the session as one of the most productive engagements between (NAHCON)management and licensed tour operators in recent times and praised the NAHCON Leadership for approving and coordinating meeting.
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