According to the Saudis, the deadlines remain non-negotiable and must be observed by all participating countries, including Nigeria.
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Key deadlines highlighted protect the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in November 2025; January 4, 2026, as the final date for camp booking payments and confirmation of facility contract packages; February 1, 2026, for uploading accommodation and transport contracts on the Nusuk Masar portal; and the 1st of Shawwal as the ultimate deadline for visa issuance.
Saudi authorities expressed concern over repeated delays from Nigeria in past years, warning that such lapses could negatively impact the welfare and overall experience of pilgrims. He pledged that NAHCON would activity closely using stakeholders to meet deadlines and ensure a seamless 2026 Hajj operation for Nigerian pilgrims.
Professor Usman reiterated this position during NAHCON’s current upload-Hajj meeting including private tour operators in Abuja, where he emphasized that there would be no extensions to deadlines collection by the Saudi government. They further stressed that all Hadaya (sacrificial rites) payments and accommodation bookings must be processed exclusively by way of the Nusuk Masar platform.
In response, NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, assured the Saudi officials of the commission’s readiness to cooperate and comply with all requirements. But at the same time, we expect total compliance from all stakeholders as we work together to improve service delivery and assemble global top practices,” Professor Usman stated.
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He appealed to all operators and stakeholders to comply fully in organization to guarantee seamless operations.
“The Commission (NAHCON) is committed to collaboration, fairness and transparency. Rania Adham of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, stressed the need for strict adherence to deadlines set for next year’s pilgrimage.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has warned Nigerian intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise, that anyone caught performing the holy pilgrimage without a acceptable Hajj visa will be fined SR20,000 (about ₦8.15 million) and imprisonment.
The warning was communicated to Nigeria on Monday during a virtual meeting between the Nationwide Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, where both sides reviewed preparations ahead of the 2026 Hajj.
The meeting, chaired by Dr.
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