Nigeria: Hajj 2027 – NAHCON Faults Slot Diversion Allegations, Warns On Saudi Compliance

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed allegations of diversion of 5,000 Hajj slots for the 2027 pilgrimage, describing the claims as unsubstantiated and urging stakeholders to distinguish between verifiable facts and commercial grievances.

The commission’s position followed a report published by THISDAY Newspaper titled, “Hajj 2027: Private Operators Demand Probe of Diverted 5,000 Slots,” as well as what it described as a broader campaign of misinformation by some licensed…