‎Senate Confirms Ismail Abba as NAHCON Chairman, Sets Stage for 2026 Hajj Operations ‎ ‎The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Ismail Abba Yusuf as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in a move expected to strengthen preparations...

Saudi Arabia has officially opened the booking phase for domestic pilgrims seeking to perform Hajj this year, with authorities introducing strict payment deadlines and updated cancellation policies to streamline the process.

‎Hajj 2026: No Medical Certificate, No Visa - NAHCON ‎ ‎The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made the submission of duly processed Medical Fitness Certificates a compulsory condition for the issuance of visas to all pilgrims...

NAHCON Reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s Feb. 8 Deadline for 2026 Hajj Data Capture   The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s 8 February 2026 deadline for pilgrims’ data submission and group formation on the Nusuk Masar platform, describing it as a mandatory requirement...

Why NAHCON’s Medical Team Is the Quiet Backbone of Hajj 2026, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   Hajj is often discussed in numbers: flights scheduled, visas issued, accommodation secured, feeding arrangements confirmed, and dates circled on calendars. Yet beneath these visible logistics lies something far more fundamental:...

Hajj Beyond Logistics: How NAHCON’s Leadership Is Redefining Pilgrim Welfare Ahead of 2026, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   There are moments when leadership transcends office and becomes a moral commitment. In public service, such moments are rare—but unmistakable when they occur. The recent pre-Hajj visit of Professor...