The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has granted Nigeria a special extension to complete pilgrims’ data capturing and grouping for the 2026 Hajj, following a request by Vice President Kashim Shettima and intervention by Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Maitama Tugga.
The extension comes 48 hours after the global closure of the Nusuk Masar data capturing platform.
Hajj managers are urged to work round the clock to complete the process, as no further extensions are expected .
Meanwhile, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has resigned as NAHCON Chairman, citing personal grounds.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the opportunity to serve.
Usman, a renowned Islamic scholar, took office in August 2024 and was confirmed in October 2024.
The Commission acknowledges his service and remains committed to delivering effective services to Nigerian pilgrims.
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