2025 Hajj: NAHCON Debunks Report of Disruption, Assures Smooth Exercise
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh, has dismissed reports that thousands of Nigerian intending pilgrims may be unable to perform the 2025 Hajj.
Saleh described the reports as “blatant lies” and assured that the commission has taken measures to ensure a smooth and successful Hajj exercise.
He explained that the cancellation of the Masha’ir contract was done by the Saudi authorities, and not by NAHCON.
“We did not cancel their contract. We want to know why the contract was canceled, and we are meeting with the Saudi authorities to resolve the issue,” he said.
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He revealed that he had traveled to Saudi Arabia to meet with the relevant authorities and ensure that the disagreement between the companies and the Saudi authority does not affect NAHCON’s arrangements.
“We want them to tell us what is going on. If they want to renew the contract, let them do it once and for all. If they want to substitute them, this should be made clear. This would be done instantly to avoid hitches,” he stated.
Saleh assured that the arrangements made by NAHCON are intact and that Nigerian pilgrims will be satisfied with the arrangements put in place.
“Our pilgrims will be glad with the arrangements we put in place. They will commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for entrusting us with this post. We are working unrelentingly to execute this project,” he said.
