NAHCON Completes Inspection of Hotels, Kitchens in Madinah Ahead of 2026 Hajj
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NAHCON Completes Inspection of Hotels, Kitchens in Madinah Ahead of 2026 Hajj
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON has completed the inspection of accommodation and catering facilities in Madinah as part of its early preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The three-day exercise, held between November 3 and 5, 2025, was led by the Commissioner in charge of Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services, Prof. Abubakar A. Yagawal.
The delegation comprised representatives from the Office of the Vice President, members of the NAHCON board, the State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards Forum, and senior management officials of the Commission.
According to the Technical Assistant (Media) to the NAHCON Chairman, Ahmad Muazu, the inspection focused on assessing the readiness of service providers, verifying operational documents, and ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations as well as NAHCON’s accommodation and feeding standards.
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Muazu said, “Over 20 hotels within the Markaziyya area and seven catering facilities were inspected during the exercise. The findings revealed that most of the facilities complied with NAHCON’s safety, hygiene, and quality guidelines, which are essential for the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.”
He added that the inspection was part of the Commission’s renewed strategy to ensure early preparation and strengthen oversight of service providers ahead of the next Hajj season.
Before the team’s departure to Madinah, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, inaugurated the inspection committee in Makkah, urging members to maintain professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
“Integrity, impartiality, and transparency must guide every aspect of this inspection. You are to discharge your responsibilities with diligence and professional discipline. The welfare, safety, and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims remain our foremost priority, and every inspection outcome must reflect that commitment,” Usman said.
The NAHCON boss reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening its regulatory framework, promoting accountability among service providers, and ensuring that pilgrims get value for money.
Muazu also disclosed that the inspection committee would submit its detailed report to NAHCON management for review and further policy action as preparations for the 2026 Hajj intensify.
