Like any other nation with a Muslim population going on Hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, is hopeful that foreign pilgrims will participate in Hajj 2022. Like many other individuals and nations, NAHCON is monitoring developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in relation to the said Hajj season. So far, recent [...]
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Board Members and staff of the Commission join millions of loyalists in Nigeria and beyond in celebrating His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar iii, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto on the 15th anniversary of his coronation as the 20th supreme leader of Muslims in Nigeria. The Sultan took over [...]
By Fatima Sanda Usara Attention of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has been drawn to a story in the Daily Trust Newspapers of Wednesday 3rd November 2021 with the title, “6 years after, victims of Saudi crane crash yet to get compensation”. According to the story, two persons that claimed to be related to the crash [...]
A new Secretary to National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has been appointed. He is Dr Rabi’u Abdullahi Kontagora. Dr Kontagora emerged successful out of over 400 applicants. Selection of the new Secretary to the Commission ensued after rigorous screening handled by an independent group of consultants. Out of the total 448 applications received [...]
By Fatima Sanda Usara Umrah oversight role is a major function of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. The Establish Act charges NAHCON to license, regulate and supervise businesses engaged in coordinating the movement of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah; to also control those companies providing accommodation and other services to [...]
By Fatima Sanda Usara Visitors to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) will henceforth enjoy a cozy allure in the Commission’s refurbished and upgraded lobby opened today, 5th October 2021. The new reception has been given a befitting facelift commensurate to a headquarter that epitomizes NAHCON’s recognition as Africa’s leaders in Hajj administration. [...]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is set to establish a staff clinic in the Hajj House headquarters of the Commission, Abuja. The establishment of the clinic which has been approved by the board is expected to become operational by mid-December 2021. In a clinic committee inauguration ceremony held Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in [...]
Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Wednesday, 25th August established a Standing Committee on Umrah in the NAHCON headquarters, the Hajj House. The 15 man committee is chaired by NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Inspectorate and Licensing, Alhaji Abdullahi Magaji Hardawa. The Standing Committee’s mandate includes constant evaluation of [...]
Following the anticipated resumption of Umrah for external pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) hereby calls on intending Umrah pilgrims and respective Licenced Tour Operators to take note of regulations laid down by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for successful participation in the season. In a set of guidelines [...]
Let’s Turn the Pandemic into a Blessing Another eid-el-kabir has come upon us by the special grace of the Almighty Creator. He gives life to whom He wills and takes life even under the watchful eyes of the most skilled medical experts in the world. The most apt medical technology does not guarantee life [...]
