NAHCON Dismisses Diverted 5,000 2027 Hajj Slots Allegation

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed reports alleging the diversion of 5,000 hajj slots for the 2027 pilgrimage, describing the claims as baseless and unfounded.
The commission was reacting to a report published by a national daily under the headline, “Hajj 2027: Private Operators Demand Probe of Diverted 5,000 Slots,” as well as what it described as a wider campaign of misinformation by some licensed private Hajj tour operators over the allocation of slots.
In a statement, NAHCON said stakeholders had the right to seek clarification on issues affecting the Hajj industry but stressed the need to distinguish verifiable facts from speculation and legitimate con...