NAHCON: Nigeria’s Hajj System Under Scrutiny Over High Costs, Weak Transparency   At the heart of Nigeria’s annual Hajj operations lies a growing contradiction: a sacred journey rooted in humility and equality, yet managed through a system increasingly criticised for opacity, inefficiency, and vulnerability to entrenched...

‎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...

‎The Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Albalawi, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to ensure a seamless and successful 2026 Hajj operation for Nigerian pilgrims.

‎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...

Tinubu Appoints Ambassador Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman   President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser...

Legacy Beyond NAHCON: Remembering Professor Yusuf Lanre Badmus, by Rahma O. Oladosu   Condolence visits are often quiet affairs — moments shaped by shared grief, softened voices, and whispered prayers. Yet, some visits transcend formality and become reflections on legacy, service, and enduring influence. The recent...