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/
Nigeria has received an extra 10,000 Hajj slots for the 2027 pilgrimage, bringing the total allocation to 60,000 pilgrims, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Saudi Arabia approved the additional slots following high-level diplomatic engagements between the two countries. The NAHCON disclosed the allocation details in a statement by its Head of Information and Publications Division, Shafii Mohammed.
Of the 10,000 additional slots, 7,500 were given to State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions, while 2,500 were allocated to seven lead tour operator companies. NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and Saudi authorities for the increased allocation, stating that the slots would be distributed transparently and in accordance with both Nigerian and Saudi regulations.
The 60,000 Hajj allocation for 2027 marks an expansion of Nigeria's existing 50,000-slot allocation.
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