Hajj: S’Arabia denies Nigeria extra slot request
Saudi Arabia has rejected Nigeria’s request for an increase in its 2027 Hajj allocation, leaving the country with its approved quota of 50,000 pilgrims. Read More: https://punchng.com/hajj-sarabia-denies-nigeria-extra-slot-request/
Saudi Arabia has denied Nigeria's request to increase its quota for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, leaving the country with an approved allocation of 50,000 pilgrims. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria informed the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah about the rejected request, citing capacity limitations, structural constraints at the holy sites, and Saudi Arabia's policy of adhering to approved country quotas.
The commission's CEO, Amb Ismail Yusuf, expressed disappointment among intending pilgrims and state welfare boards but acknowledged the Saudi authorities' final decision. He urged partners to comply with the approved allocation and submit all required data by September 26, 2026, warning that no extensions would be granted.
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