The Historic 1927 Hajj Journey of Alhaji Alhassan Dantata
The first prominent Nigerian to perform the Hajj by sea was the Emir of Katsina Muhammadu Dikko in 1921. The second was Alhaji Alhasan Dantata, reputed to be the wealthiest … Read More
Tag: Hajj Operations
NAHCON Confirms Final Hajj Flights, Assures Timely Nusuk Card Distribution
With 36,359 Pilgrims Already in Saudi Arabia By Fatima Sanda The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the final phase of its 2025 Hajj airlift operations has … Read More
NAHCON Rallies Stakeholders in Makkah to Boost Nusuk Card Compliance
By Muhammad Ahmad Musa In a decisive push to ensure that every Nigerian pilgrim secures their Nusuk card ahead of the critical Tashriq days, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria … Read More
NAHCON Successfully Airlifts Over 77% of Nigerian Pilgrims for 2025 Hajj
By Fatima Sanda Usara NAHCON The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successful airlifted 32,549 pilgrims, representing 79.1% of the total intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This … Read More
NAHCON Inspects Tour Operators’ Feeding Plans at Makkah Coordinating Office
By Muhammad Ahmad Musa, NAHCON The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified its efforts for the success of the 2025 Hajj by conducting a critical catering simulation exercise … Read More
NAHCON Chairman Commends Staff/ Stakeholders for Madinah Success so Far
By Fatima Sanda Usara NAHCON The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has expressed deep appreciation for the outstanding efforts of NAHCON staff … Read More
Hajj 2025: CSO Applauds NAHCON, Airlines, and States for Smooth Pilgrim Operations
By Ibrahim Muhammed Independent Hajj Reporters Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith based Civil Society Organization (CSO) in the Hajj and Umrah industry has commended the leadership of the National … Read More
NAHCON Enforces Strict Meal Oversight as 17,000 Nigerians Land in Madinah
By Ahmad Muazu With more than 17,000 Nigerian pilgrims already arriving in Medina for the 2025 Hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has implemented a rigorous oversight system … Read More
Hajj Airlift: In Five Days NAHCON transports 35 percent of Nigerian Pilgrims
By Fatima Sanda Usara The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing 2025 Hajj airlift operations as of May 14, 2025. Within … Read More
Saudi Arabia Outlines Mandatory Health Measures for Hajj 2025 Workers
Applicants required to undergo obligatory medical tests at accredited testing centres By Abdullahi Yusuf Authorities in the Saudi holy city of Mecca have announced steps for workers engaged in this … Read More