Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured that all Nigerians intending to perform the 2025 hajj in Saudi Arabia will be able to participate.
Gatekeepers News reports that his statement came during a meeting with the board and management of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) held at the State House in Abuja on Monday.
The discussion was prompted by a reported dispute between NAHCON and the Saudi service provider Mashariq Al-Dhahabiah, which had raised concerns about the possibility of visa denials for Nigerian pilgrims. However, Shettima reassured that the hajj would proceed smoothly.
To ensure that the pilgrimage experience is seamless for all participants, he has directed the leadership of NAHCON to take the necessary actions
“We will not allow any Nigerian intending pilgrim to miss the 2025 hajj. The pilgrimage will be seamless, and every challenge will be addressed promptly,” News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted Shettima as saying.
“NAHCON must do whatever it takes to guarantee the full participation of our pilgrims without any hindrance.
“From now on, we must have to set the right standards, move in the right direction, and have a hitch-free hajj exercise.”
Abdullahi Usman, NAHCON chairman, also allayed fears that the dispute over the contract cancellation would affect the pilgrimage.
“There is no cause for alarm. No single registered pilgrim will be left behind,” Usman said.
