NAHCON Inaugurates Aviation Monitoring Committee for 2026 Hajj
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj operations.
The inauguration, held at the Commission’s Board Room, Hajj House, Abuja, signified the formal commencement of preparations for the aviation component of next year’s pilgrimage.
In a statement issued by the Chairman’s Technical Assistant (Media), Ahmad Muazu, on Monday, Professor Usman described the committee as a “functional and non-decorative body,” reflecting NAHCON’s zero tolerance for failure and its commitment to ensuring the comfort, safety, and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.
“For the Nigerian Government under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, facilitating this spiritual journey for its citizens is not merely a statutory duty—it is a sacred trust,” Usman said.
“We are committed to ensuring that every Nigerian pilgrim performs their Ibadah in comfort and safety.”
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While commending the steady improvements recorded in the Commission’s airlift logistics, Usman noted that aviation remains the most sensitive and visible component of Hajj operations. He emphasised that the newly inaugurated committee serves as “gatekeepers entrusted with monitoring aviation matters to safeguard pilgrims’ welfare.”
In his welcome remarks, the Commissioner of Operations and Licensing, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi, expressed appreciation to the Chairman for the confidence reposed in the team and pledged the committee’s unwavering dedication to its mandate.
The committee’s Terms of Reference include:
Reviewing and evaluating documents submitted by applicant airlines and cargo carriers.
Assessing the readiness of designated airports.
Monitoring outbound and inbound flights.
Ensuring compliance with luggage policies and industry standards.
Recommending sanctions against defaulting carriers or State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards.
Liaising with relevant security agencies and committees where necessary.
Usman charged members to carry out their duties with integrity, patriotism, and professionalism, reminding them that “the eyes of millions of Nigerian Muslims are upon them.”
He expressed confidence in their competence and dedication, describing their assignment as “a sacred duty toward the success of the 2026 Hajj operations.”
By PRNigeria
