NAHCON Flags Off 2026 Hajj Readiness With Inauguration of Nusuk Masar Team
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has taken a major step toward early preparations for the 2026 Hajj with the inauguration of a 10-member Nusuk Masar Team in Makkah.
The ceremony was conducted by the Commission’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, according to a statement issued on Saturday by Ahmad Muazu, Technical Assistant (Media) to the Chairman.
The newly inaugurated team will serve as Nigeria’s liaison with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s digital platform, Nusuk Masar—the central hub for critical Hajj operations.
The platform manages processes such as pilgrim registration, visa issuance, accommodation and feeding arrangements, Mashair service contracts, and flight data coordination.
Professor Usman described the team’s role as pivotal to ensuring a seamless experience for Nigerian pilgrims.
He emphasized that Nigerians expect “clarity, precision, and timely service delivery,” directing members to work with speed and diligence.
He stressed that the quality of the pilgrims’ journey in 2026 will rely heavily on how efficiently the team manages the digital system, noting that their performance will be just as vital as that of airlines and service providers.
Commissioner of PPMF, Prince Aliyu Abdulrazaq, echoed the call for accountability, urging the team to carry out their duties with honesty and transparency.
According to him, the trust reposed in them must reflect in their output throughout the process.
Responding on behalf of the committee, Team Lead Dr. Haruna Danbaba pledged full compliance with timelines issued by Saudi authorities.
He noted that the nature of the assignment demands urgency, leaving “no room for delay.”
With the team now officially inaugurated, NAHCON says implementation will begin immediately, signaling a proactive and structured start to Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj preparations.