Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, yesterday led a delegation to conclude service agreements with Saudi, ahead of 2026 Hajj.
Usman was accompanied by commissioners and NAHCON Secretary, Dr. Mustapha Ali.
A statement by Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Usara, said the trip was in line with the operational calendar released by Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi authorities marked September 6 to 23 (15 to 29 Safar 1447H) for early contracting and payment for Mashair (camps), while September 23 and 24, 2025 (1 and 2 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1447H) were fixed as deadline for transportation and accommodation.
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The ministry also announced October 12 (20 Rabi’ al-Thani 1447H) as final date for announcement of pilgrims’ registration and submission of data for grouping via Nusuk platform.
To align with these deadlines, NAHCON has set October 8, 2025, as the cut-off date for State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, Commissions, and licensed Hajj Tour Operators to remit Hajj fares for the 2026 pilgrimage.
The commission urged all stakeholders to adhere strictly to the deadlines to ensure smooth operations and guarantee a successful Hajj experience for Nigerian pilgrims.