Nigeria, Aug. 22 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned all stakeholders to strictly adhere to the Saudi Arabian timetable for the 2026 Hajj, sating that deadlines for payments, visas, and contracts will not be extended.

This was the key message at NAHCON's post-Hajj meeting with licensed tour operators in Abuja on Thursday.

The meeting, chaired by the Commission's Chairperson, Abdullahi Usman, alongside other commissioners, was monitored by PREMIUM TIMES.

Mr Usman, a professor, commended the State Pilgrims' Welfare Boards, private operators, and service providers for their roles in the 2025 Hajj.

He also acknowledged the support of the President Bola Tinubu's administration, which he said enabled Nigerian p...