The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, has commended Independent Hajj Reporters for its sustained contribution to developing Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah industry, speaking at the group’s 2026 Annual Hajj Lecture in Abuja.
Yusuf described the initiative as timely, noting that the Hajj and Umrah sector is undergoing significant structural changes that demand greater collaboration, professionalism and informed engagement among stakeholders.
He said platforms such as the annual lecture play an important role in bringing together regulators, state pilgrims welfare boards, private operators and other stakeholders to examine emerging challenges and opportunities across the industry.
The chairman assured that NAHCON would continue engaging Saudi authorities to ensure ongoing reforms in the Hajj and Umrah sector take Nigeria’s realities and interests into account.
The event, themed Exploring Business Opportunities in the Hajj and Umrah Ecosystem, also featured awards for outstanding pilgrims welfare boards and recognition for individuals who have contributed to the growth of Hajj operations in Nigeria.
By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed
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