The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reiterated its commitment to diligently fulfilling its responsibilities to the Nigerian public, particularly pilgrims.
Chairman of the Commission, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman of Pakistan, made this known in his opening remarks at the 2025 Pre-Arafah Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Makkah on Monday, June 2.
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He emphasised that the board, management and staff of the commission remain fully aware of the trust placed in them, noting that their mandate is to serve the interests of Nigerian pilgrims who make significant personal sacrifices, year after year, to fulfil one of the key pillars of Islam.
Professor Usman stressed that NAHCON views its role as a sacred responsibility and is committed to ensuring the smooth and successful execution of the Hajj exercise.
He said the cardinal aspect and responsibility of the commission was to ensure service delivery to Nigerian pilgrims, from Nigeria to the holy land and back home.
Professor Abdullahi Pakistan commended the contribution of staff, who are the foot soldiers, and stakeholders, who sacrificed all comforts to ensure a seamless and hitch-free Hajj exercise, saying the end, so far, is justifying the means, hoping that the successes recorded up to this point would be solidified and maintained till the end of the exercise.
Professor Abdullahi, Pakistan vowed that the commission would do everything humanly possible to ensure the comfort and peace of mind of all Nigerian pilgrims.
In his welcome address at the pre-Arafah stakeholders meeting, the Commissioner of Operations of the Commission, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, said Hajj operations are always a call to and for unity, piety, timely communication, commitment and sacrifice by all stakeholders to dignify the pilgrims through commensurate service delivery, thereby ensuring they get value for their money.
The Commissioner commended the Custodian of the two holy mosques, Sultan Salman Bn Abdulaziz; the Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman; and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for their untiring commitment to ensuring seamless and hitch-free Hajj and Umrah exercises year-round.