National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the 2026 Hajj.
The Chairman of NAHCON, Ismail Abba, said this in a statement issued in Abuja Sunday by Hajiya Fatima Usara, deputy director, Information and Publications Division, NAHCON
Abba expressed the commission’s commitment during a strategic engagement and inauguration in Abuja.
The meeting brought together 120 respected prominent Islamic clerics from across the country.
They include Prof. Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto, Sheikh Bala Lau and Sheikh Abdulmuhyi Nasir representing Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir.
Others are Sheikh Abdulrahman Olanrewaju Ahmed, Sheikh Nasir Adam, Sheikh Muhammad Kabir Haruna Gombe, Sheikh Usman Usman Dahiru Bauchi, Dr Isa Akindele Solahuddeen among many others.
Central to the discussion was NAHCON’s primary focus on Pilgrims’ Education and Orientation.
The chairman tasked the Ulama to support the commission in conducting intensive sensitisation sessions in multiple languages before and during the Hajj.
Their guidance, he stated, should focus on equipping pilgrims with clear understanding of the rudiments and essential aspects of Hajj rites so they can correctly perform their religious obligations.
He reiterated the need for continuous guidance, as well as prompt response to pilgrims’ questions and concerns, particularly in situations involving challenges that may affect the validity of their hajj.
“The Ulama Team will also organise special prayer sessions at key locations during hajj, particularly at Arafat for Nigeria, leaders, national security, unity, peace and economic prosperity,” he said.
The Ulama collectively stated the importance of nurturing the mental readiness of pilgrims, encouraging unity, sincerity, patience, and total devotion to Allah. (NAN)