NAHCON dismisses alleged 5,000 Hajj slot diversion
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed allegations of diverting 5,000 Hajj slots as completely unfounded and diversionary. Read More: https://punchng.com/nahcon-dismisses-alleged-5000-hajj-slot-diversion/
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed allegations of 5,000 Hajj slots being diverted, stating that the claims are "completely unfounded." According to NAHCON's Head of Information and Publications Division, Shafii Mohammed, the commission has received no evidence to demonstrate that the slot allocation violated Saudi Arabian regulations or NAHCON's internal guidelines.
The 50,000 Hajj slots approved for 2027 are divided between 35,000 slots allocated to state boards and the Federal Capital Territory, and 15,000 slots reserved for licensed private operators under seven lead companies. NAHCON urged operators to rely on facts, regulations, and dispute-resolution channels rather than anonymous allegations.
The commission also warned that Saudi Arabia's digital portal for uploading biometric and registration data closes on September 26, 2026, and that operators who fail to comply with this deadline may face penalties including license revocation, suspension, and blacklisting.
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