The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disbursed the sum of N4,479,362,880.00 to States’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the Armed Forces as refunds for Masha’ir electricity services not rendered properly by the Saudi Authorities during the 2023 Hajj exercise.
The commission has also refunded the sum of N917,148,479.99 to 192 accredited Tour Companies that participated in the 2023 Hajj for onward disbursement to their respective Pilgrims, while the remaining participating companies will also be refunded after due reconciliation.
NAHCON calls upon the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and other relevant security agencies to closely monitor the refund process. This collaboration aims to ensure that all refunds are appropriately disbursed and reached the intended beneficiaries without any discrepancy
The development was contained in a release signed and issued by Muhammad Ahmad Musa, Head, Public Affairs, NAHCON.
The statement further said the refund underscores NAHCON’s commitment, under the leadership of its Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, to uphold transparency and accountability in the management of Hajj operations.
All pillgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj are advised to contact their respective State Pilgrims’ Welfare Agencies, Boards and Commissions or Tour Operators to claim their refunds. Each pilgrim is entitled to receive a refund of N61,080.00
The commission hereby called on all 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims to promptly deposit their 2025 Hajj fares with their respective State Pilgrims Boards to ensure the timely transmission of funds to NAHCON, thereby facilitating early arrangements of the 2025 Hajj in strict compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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