The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) wishes to notify the public that Nigerian Licensed Private Tour Operators have collectively agreed to adopt Rawaf Mina as the official Saudi service provider for private-sector pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj season.

This decision follows NAHCON’s intervention that prompted consultations between the Nigerian Operators to dialogue with Service Providers. The Operators presented Rawaf Mina with specific services requests covering Masha’ir operations, transportation, catering, and NUSUK integration to which the provider made commitments.

This development is seen as a welcome collaboration towards enhancing service quality, and strengthening cooperation between operators and service providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

NAHCON continues to reiterate the importance of early registration and adherence to all guidelines issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding health guidelines, Hajj fare payments and other Saudi compliance requirements. Pilgrims are also advised to obtain written agreements from operators for all expected services and payments made.

In another development, the Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman inaugurated the NUSUK/Masar platform today 14th November 2025 in the Ummul Judd office of NAHCON. The 10 member team is expected:

1. To oversee, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the Nusuk Masar process for the 2026 Nigeria Hajj Pilgrims, ensuring full compliance with Saudi Hajj regulations and alignment with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)’s strategic objectives.

2. To coordinate the registration and processing of visa for eligible Nigerian pilgrims on the Nusuk Masar platform.

3. To follow the established approval process for execution of contracts and acquisition of services.

4. To liaise with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and other relevant stakeholders on all Nusuk Masar-related matters.

5.To ensure seamless integration between Nusuk Masar and NAHCON’s digital platforms.

6.To provide guidance and technical support to State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Private Tour Operators, and other stakeholders.

7. To monitor evaluate, and report on the progress of Nusuk Masar activities.

Present at the inauguration were NAHCON Commissioners, five Board members, representative of the presidency and representatives of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards.

Fatima Sanda Usara,
Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations,
For Chairman/ CEO
NAHCON