Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured that all Nigerian intending pilgrims will not miss the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.

On Monday, Mr Shettima gave the assurance during a meeting with the management and board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to a statement by Mr Shettima's spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president called the meeting following a reported contractual dispute between NAHCON and Saudi service provider Mashariq Al-Dhahabiah, which may lead to visa denials for Nigerian pilgrims.

The vice president also emphasised that the Hajj operations would be hitch-free.

NAHCON Chairman Abdullahi Usman had earlier debunked the report, saying there...