NAHCON Disowns Fake Accounts, Reserves Right to Legal Action
The Hajj Commission distances itself from unauthorised social media platforms using its identity, urges Nigerians to obtain official information exclusively through its recognised communication channels.
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disowned unauthorised social media accounts and pages operating under its name and institutional identity, saying it reserves the right to take administrative and legal measures against those responsible for misrepresenting the Commission.
In a public disclaimer issued on Saturday, 7 November, NAHCON said some individuals and groups had been using its name, logo and institutional image to circulate information and publications without its authorisation.
The Commission expressed concern that the unauthorised platforms could mislead members of the public by creating a false impression of official affiliation and circulating unverified, misleading and potentially harmful content.
It clarified that it neither owns, operates, endorses nor authorises any social media page, group or account outside its recognised official communication platforms.
To prevent confusion, NAHCON identified its official communication channels as its website, nahcon.gov.ng, and its Facebook, X and Instagram accounts, all operating under the handle @nigeriahajjcom. Its official YouTube channel is youtube.com/@nahcon.
The Commission urged members of the public to obtain information about Hajj and Umrah activities exclusively through these platforms and disregard announcements, publications and claims circulated through unauthorised accounts purporting to represent it.
It also encouraged Nigerians to report suspicious pages, groups and accounts using its name, logo or institutional identity without authorisation, while cautioning against sharing unverified information that could mislead the public or undermine its reputation.
NAHCON called on administrators of the unauthorised platforms to immediately cease using its institutional identity without permission or publishing misleading content in its name.
It said it reserved the right to take appropriate administrative and legal measures to protect its identity, reputation and institutional interests.
The disclaimer was signed by Shafii Sani Mohammed, Head of NAHCON’s Information and Publications Division.
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