The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured Nigerian pilgrims of improved Hajj operations and a seamless return journey from Saudi Arabia, while announcing refunds from savings made after renegotiating feeding services in Madinah.
In an Arafat Day message issued to pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj exercise, the chairman of the commission, Ismail Yusuf, described the Day as the pinnacle of Hajj and a period of mercy, forgiveness, supplication and submission to Almighty Allah.
Mr Yusuf said NAHCON has continued to review previous and current Hajj operations to improve efficiency and enhance the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.
He noted that Hajj administration in Nigeria has significantly improved compared to earlier years when pilgrims spent long periods in transit camps awaiting airlift.
He admitted that more improvements are still needed.
