The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has completed the inspection of accommodation and catering facilities in Madinah as part of its early preparations for the 2026 Hajj operations.
In a statement on Friday, the Technical Assistant to the NAHCON Chairman on Media, Ahmad Muazu, said the inspection was conducted between November 3 and 5 under the leadership of Prof. Abubakar Yagawal, Commissioner in charge of Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services.
The delegation included representatives from the Office of the Vice President, board members, and officials from the State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards Forum, alongside senior management staff of the commission.
Muazu explained that the exercise aimed to assess the readiness of service providers, verify operational documents, and ensure compliance with Saudi regulations and NAHCON’s accommodation and feeding standards. Over three days, the team inspected more than 20 hotels within the markaziyya area and seven catering facilities.
He noted that the inspection revealed strong adherence to safety and hygiene protocols, as well as compliance with NAHCON’s service guidelines.
NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, had earlier charged the inspection team to maintain integrity, impartiality, and transparency throughout the process. He emphasised that the welfare, safety, and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims must remain the commission’s top priority.
Usman reaffirmed NAHCON’s commitment to strengthening its regulatory framework, enhancing accountability among service providers, and ensuring that pilgrims receive value for money.
The inspection team is expected to submit a detailed report to the commission’s management for review and further policy action.