The news from Saudi Arabia that 2021 Hajj will hold bears glad tidings for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and indeed the entire Muslim world. Although no mention was made on the admissibility of foreign pilgrims for the Hajj season in the brief piece of information released by the Kingdom’s Ministry of [...]
By Fatima Sanda Usara Deaths occur every day, but some deaths shake the community more than others do. One cannot help but to salute the soul of one whose death throws the larger society into sober moods. Sheikh Dr Ashiru Sani Daura’s death only added to what almost everyone knew about him: that this [...]
The management of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) held a meeting with members of the Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators in Nigeria (AHUON) to address issues of relevance to their operations. Among the items discussed is the restructuring of zonal and outreach offices for convenience and necessity for them to liaise with [...]
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, his Commissioners, management and staff of the Commission today, 29thMarch 2021 were vaccinated with the Oxford Astra-Zeneca vaccine against Covid-19. Hitherto, the Commission had sent letters advising State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and intending pilgrims to register and receive jabs of the vaccine under [...]
More Governors Embrace the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) as a Potential Wealth Creating Venture As more state governors embrace the HSS for its econometrical attraction, the North East launching of the Hajj Savings Scheme took place today, Thursday 25thMarch 2021 in Bauchi. Taking a cue from Malaysia where the Tabung Haji boasts of deposits to [...]
PRESS STATEMENT NAHCON Welcomes Saudi’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), board members, management and staff heartily congratulate Dr. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed, on his appointment as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah. He replaces the amiable former head of the [...]
High Powered Mobilization Team for Hajj Savings Scheme in Nasarawa A high powered mobilization push to canvass for registration into Hajj Savings scheme was today, 10th March 2021 held in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital. The mobilizers comprised top notch from the state government, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), State Pilgrims Welfare Boards [...]
DISCLAIMER! The attention of the Commission has been drawn to the fake circulation of news for the commencement of 2021 National Hajj Medical Team Registration. In view of the above, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria hereby notifies the General Public that the above information is false and should be disregarded. The National Hajj Commission [...]
Press Release NAHCON Meets Ulama Members On Covid-19, Others The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) held an interactive meeting with Nigeria’s Ulama community on the importance of confronting disinformation and unsubstantiated rumor about the efficacy and safety of the COVID-19 Vaccine. Speaking at the session held on Monday, 8thMarch 2021 at the Chelsea [...]
No Hajj Seats Have Been Allocated to Nigeria Our attention has been drawn to an advert circulated on Instagram and probably other social media platforms claiming that it is official, Nigeria finally got 50,000 slots for Hajj 2021/1442 AH. The advert is calling on intending pilgrims to deposit today to secure their Hajj seat. [...]
