NAHCON Kicks Off Vaccination Exercise for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims
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NAHCON Kicks Off Vaccination Exercise for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON has flagged off the vaccination exercise for intending pilgrims to the 2025 Hajj in Abuja.
The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh, led the ceremony at the FCT Pilgrims Hajj Camp, Airport Road, Abuja, emphasizing the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of all pilgrims.
The vaccines being administered include meningitis, oral polio, and yellow fever vaccines, which are mandatory according to the health regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and essential for protecting both individual and public health.
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The yellow fever vaccine is valid for ten years, while the meningitis vaccine is valid for three years.
Professor Sale urged pilgrims to cooperate fully, follow health guidelines, and remain prayerful as they prepare for the sacred journey.
He also encouraged them to attend all scheduled pilgrims’ enlightenment lectures, which offer essential knowledge and guidance about the rites of Hajj and the journey ahead.
The Chairman personally monitored the exercise and administered the first dose of the vaccination to one of the intending pilgrims, demonstrating the Commission’s hands-on approach and dedication to excellence.
INCNews247 reports that the flag-off in Abuja marks the beginning of a nationwide vaccination rollout across all participating states, reflecting NAHCON’s steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and spiritual fulfillment of every Nigerian pilgrim during the 2025 Hajj.
The event was attended by key officials, including Commissioner (PRSILS) Prof Abubakar Abubakar Yagawal, Board Member representing the Ministry of Health Dr Saidu Dunbulwa, Secretary of the Commission Dr Mustapha, and some Heads of Divisions, underscoring the importance of the vaccination campaign and the Commission’s unified commitment to the wellbeing of all Nigerian pilgrims.
