The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has released compensation to victims of 2015 Crane crash that occurred in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This information was disclosed by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Justice Muhammad Isa Dodo (Rtd) during a meeting with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria in Jeddah, preparatory to the meeting and signing of the [...]
Nigeria retains 95, 000 slot allocation for pilgrims in 2020 Hajj. This formed part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada on behalf of Nigeria. Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah slated 5th December 2019 as date for signing of terms and conditions with Nigeria preparatory [...]
By Fatima Sanda Usara Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad, is to me like the Sardauna of Hajj in Nigeria. He fought many battles during his time in Nigerian Hajj industry to take pilgrimage out of the dungeon. He continued fighting forces from within and without for him to achieve the many manifest feats he had done through [...]
The Commission wishes to invite applications from interested Cargo Operators or reputable Cargo Agents with valid licenses for the air freight of Nigerian pilgrims’ excess luggage from Saudi Arabia to designated Hajj Reception Centres in Nigeria for the 2020 Hajj operations. MODE OF APPLICATION Prospective applicants shall:- Pay a non-refundable application fee of N500,000.00 [...]
Interested Nigerian/Foreign airlines/carriers with requisite operating authorization and capacity are hereby invited to submit applications in accordance with the prescribed application form, for the airlift of pilgrims under the State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards/Agencies/Commissions to and fro the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 2020 Hajj. The outbound airlift of intending Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will commence in the [...]
The Acting Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Barrister Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad congratulated the newly nominated board members of the Commission whose names were sent to the senate for confirmation by the President, Muhammadu Buhari, today, 3rd December 2019. This followed expiration of the present board’s tenure in office on May 24th 2019 after which [...]
By Mustapha Kamilu Bakori For some weeks now, precisely since early November, when speculators began sensing that time is up for Barrister Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad’s extension as NAHCON Chairman on acting capacity, different analysis on the time lapse and legality of his stay in office increased. There was also news that a tour operator from [...]
NAHCON CHAIRMAN RECEIVES GUESTS IN HAJJ HOUSE By Fatima Sanda Usara The NAHCON Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Barr. Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad hosted guests who made working and friendly visits to the Commission’s head office in the previous weeks. Most of the visits were in felicitation with the Commission for moving into the Hajj [...]
The (NAHCON) National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Barr Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad expressed delight over the outcome of President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia for the Future Investment Initiative (FII). The Chairman commended the President’s foresight in taking far reaching decisions that hold positive impact for the entire country. [...]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) held its review meeting of 2019 Hajj and first preparatory meeting on 2020 Hajj firstly on Thursday, 24th October 2019 with Chief Executives of Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards/Agencies/Commissions (SPWB/A/Cs) and another on Tuesday 29th of same month with Licensed Tour Operators. The meetings were held in NAHCON’s new headquarters, The Hajj [...]
