The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by NAHCON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, and Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat.
The MoU provides a framework for Nigeria’s participation in the 2027 Hajj, including pilgrims’ quota allocation, compliance with Saudi regulations, operational deadlines and arrangements for accommodation, transportation and healthcare.
It also seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in addressing logistical challenges, monitoring service delivery and ensuring the welfare of pilgrims.
Speaking at the ceremony, NAHCON Chairman, Ambassador Yusuf, commended the Saudi government for its continued investment in Hajj infrastructure and improvements in pilgrimage arrangements.
He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Saudi authorities to improve services for Nigerian pilgrims.
In his remarks, Dr Mashat said Saudi Arabia recorded a 93 per cent pilgrim satisfaction rate during the 2026 Hajj, commending Nigeria for its contribution to the achievement.
He also praised Nigeria for meeting the established deadlines for the 2027 Hajj preparations and urged NAHCON to sustain the record.
The ceremony was attended by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yakubu Gambo, and members of the National Assembly led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Hajj Pilgrimage, Hon. Jafar Mohammed, among other officials.
NAHCON said it would work with state pilgrims’ welfare boards, licensed Hajj tour operators and relevant Saudi institutions to coordinate preparations and address potential challenges ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage.
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