Tag: #NAHCON
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NAHCON SIGNS 2026 HAJJ TRANSPORT DEAL, STRESSES SAFETY AND PUNCTUALITY
National Hajj Commission sets clear standards as airlines gear up to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday signed the 2026 Hajj transportation agreement, with Chairman Amb. Ismail Abba urging airlines to adhere strictly to timelines, operational standards, and safety protocols. Abba described the signing as “a…
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KANO PILGRIMS SET FOR MAY 13 AIRLIFT AS HAJJ 2026 PREPARATIONS WRAP UP
Kano State confirms readiness for 2026 Hajj, with first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart on May 13. The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will be airlifted on May 13, in line with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s official timetable. Director-General,…
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HAJJ STAKEHOLDERS DECRY NAHCON TURMOIL, DEMAND MAJOR OVERHAUL
With three leadership changes in two years, stakeholders say Nigeria’s Hajj commission is in urgent need of stability and reform. Stakeholders in the Hajj industry have raised alarm over persistent leadership crises at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), following the resignation of its Chairman and CEO, Prof. Abdullahi Usman. Usman, who served from…
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FINAL CALL FOR 2026 HAJJ: KANO PILGRIMS RACE AGAINST FEB. 8 DEADLINE
If you’re planning to perform the 2026 Hajj from Kano State, now is the time to act — no delays, no excuses. The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced February 8 as the final deadline for data capturing of all intending pilgrims. The Board’s Director-General, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u, made this known through a statement…
