Saudi Arabia Approves Additional 10,000 Hajj Slots for Nigeria
NAHCON said the extra quota followed sustained diplomatic talks, with 7,500 slots going to state boards and 2,500 to tour operators.
- On Thursday, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria announced that Saudi Arabia approved 10,000 additional Hajj slots for 2027. Nigeria's total allocation increased from 50,000 to 60,000 pilgrims.
- This expansion reflects sustained high-level diplomatic engagements between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Saudi Arabian authorities. NAHCON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf described it as a "significant gesture of goodwill."
- Under the new arrangement, 7,500 additional slots go to State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions, while 2,500 are reserved for seven lead tour operator companies.
- Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf assured that the commission would administer these slots "judiciously, transparently and in full compliance" with applicable regulations. NAHCON remains committed to high service standards for Nigerians.
- Yusuf expressed appreciation to the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Government, particularly Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah and Deputy Minister Dr Abdul Fattah bin Sulaiman Mashat.
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Saudi Arabia approves additional 10,000 Hajj slots for Nigeria
Nigeria’s allocation for the 2027 Hajj has increased to 60,000 pilgrims following the approval of an additional 10,000 slots by the Saudi Arabian authorities. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced the development in a statement signed by its Head of Information and Publications, Shafii Sani Mohammed. The Commission said the increase was secured […] Saudi Arabia approves additional 10,000 Hajj slots for Nigeria
2027: Nigeria Secures Additional 10,000 Hajj Slots From Saudi Arabia
Nigeria’s allocation for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage has increased from 50,000 to 60,000 following the approval of an additional 10,000 slots by Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced the development in a statement on Thursday by its Head, Information and Publications Division, Shafii Mohammed. According to the commission, 7,500 of the […]
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