Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for what he described as the seamless conduct of the 2026 Hajj operation, urging the commission and other stakeholders to build on the success by pursuing a future of hitch-free pilgrimages for Nigerian pilgrims.
The vice president gave the commendation on Wednesday when he received the board and management of NAHCON, alongside representatives of State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, on a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The delegation briefed the vice president on the just-concluded 2026 Hajj exercise and outlined preparations for future pilgrimage operations, including Saudi Arabia’s transition to a business-to-business model.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr Shettima praised NAHCON, State Pilgrims Welfare Boards and other stakeholders for what he described as an “almost seamless” Hajj operation.
He said the achievements recorded during the 2026 exercise should serve as the standard for future operations.
