The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has expressed its readiness to provide seamless 2025 Hajj operations, beginning with the inaugural flight on May 9.
Chairman of the commission, Abdullahi Saleh, gave the assurance at the National Hajj Stakeholders Summit on Wednesday, April 30, with the theme “Sustainable Hajj Financing: Developing a Resilient Model for Nigerian Pilgrims and Operators’’.
The summit was organised by the NAHCON, Hajj Institute of Nigeria (HIN) in collaboration with Jaiz Bank.
According to Saleh, NAHCON, in its role as the regulator of Hajj affairs in Nigeria and the Hajj mission for Nigerian pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is fully prepared for the 2025 Hajj operations.
“The Federal Government has licensed four airlines for the airlift of over 40,000 pilgrims, excluding more than 14,000 traveling with tour operators.
He urged the relevant stakeholders to remain united and committed to providing effective and efficient services to the “respected guests of Allah”, thereby reinforcing the renewed hope for Nigerian pilgrims.
“I assure all major stakeholders that NAHCON is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships, collaborations and teamwork to ensure the success of the 2025 Hajj operations,’’ he said.
He listed such support to include the significant provision of Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) in cash, saying this will provide great relief to pilgrims, operators and the regulator.
Saleh thanked President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima for their continuous support and timely interventions in resolving the challenges facing the 2025 Hajj.
