2027 Hajj: NAHCON Warns Intending Pilgrims Against Dubious, Fake Agents
From Muhammad Kabir, Kano
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON, has strongly warned Nigerians against falling into victims of some dubious Persons parading themselves as Hajj Officials, saying, intending pilgrims, and Tour Operators should know that no individual, agent, Tour Operator, or any other person is authorized to demand, collect, or request any form of payment, “facilitation fee,” or additional money under the guise of guaranteeing, facilitating or securing special Hajj slot allocation for the 2027 Hajj exercise.
The Chairman of the Commission, Ambassador Ismaila Abba Yusuf, said in a released that, it has come to the attention of the NAHCON, that some unscrupulous persons claiming to be agents or staff of the Commission are making calls to Tour operating Companies and intending pilgrims demanding various sums of money with promises of guaranteeing special allocation for 2027 hajj
“Hajj Slot allocation is strictly governed by the approved processes and in full compliance with the commission’s guidelines for licensing of Tour Operators which is already in the public domain.”
He warned that, any person who contacts Tour operators or intending pilgrims requesting money with promises of guaranteed slots is acting fraudulently and without the authority of the Commission. Such actions are illegal and should be reported to the police or other law enforcement agencies.
” Intending pilgrims are advised to Make only payments officially announced for their respective zones through the officially designated channels. (State Pilgrims Welfare Agencies, designated Hajj Savings Banks and Duly licensed Tour Operators).
“Report any unsolicited calls, messages, or demands for extra money related to slot allocation. Note that failure to meet the published deadlines for pilgrim’s data upload by 26th September 2026 and complete remittance of payments by 2nd December 2026 will result in forfeiture of allocated slots, regardless of any claims made by unauthorized persons.”
The Chairman explained that NAHCON remains committed to a transparent, fair, and orderly 2027 Hajj exercise. The public is encouraged to rely solely on official communications from the Commission.
