2027 Hajj: Nigeria gets 10,000 extra slots, allocation hits 60,000
Nigeria’s 2027 Hajj allocation has increased by 10,000 slots, bringing the new total to 60,000 pilgrims after approval from Saudi Arabia. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-nigeria-gets-10000-extra-slots-allocation-hits-60000/
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted Nigeria an additional 10,000 Hajj slots for the 2027 pilgrimage, bringing the country's total allocation from 50,000 to 60,000. National Hajj Commission of Nigeria disclosed this increase in a statement on Thursday. The distribution of the extra slots includes 7,500 for State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions, and 2,500 for seven lead tour operator companies.
The National Hajj Commission's Chairman/CEO, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and Saudi authorities for the additional allocation, stating that the slots will be administered transparently and in compliance with both Nigerian and Saudi regulations.
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