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NAHCON pushes sustainable Hajj fund management digital transformation at global forum

NAHCON emphasised the importance of coordination among relevant agencies, stronger institutional partnerships, and robust digital systems to protect Hajj operations from global financial volatility. The post NAHCON pushes sustainable Hajj fund management digital transformation at global forum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

NAHCON pushes sustainable Hajj fund management digital transformation at global forum

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is seeking strategic partnerships and investments to improve the management of pilgrims' funds and reduce Hajj costs. Speaking at the 8th International Hajj Fund Forum 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, NAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf advocated for digital transformation and stronger collaboration among Hajj institutions.

According to Punch, the chairman highlighted plans to expand investments in logistics, hospitality, and other infrastructure within the Hajj value chain to ensure sustainable returns and lower accommodation costs.

The forum, themed "Sustainable Hajj Fund Management Through Strategic Synergy and Digital Transformation," brought together Sharia finance experts, institutional leaders, and global policymakers to address rising costs and macroeconomic complexities. Premium Times reported that NAHCON emphasized the need for robust digital systems, stronger institutional partnerships, and coordination among relevant agencies to protect Hajj operations from global financial volatility.

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