Saudi Arabia Denies Nigeria's Hajj Slot Increase Request
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has rejected the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government's request for an increase in Nigeria's Hajj allocation for 2027. The allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, totaling 50,000 pilgrims.
This information was disclosed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in a statement. NAHCON had approached the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for additional slots due to rising demand from prospective Nigerian pilgrims and appeals from state pilgrims’ welfare boards.
However, Saudi authorities cited capacity limitations and the need to adhere to approved country quotas as reasons for the rejection. NAHCON Chairman and CEO Ismail Yusuf expressed understanding of the disappointment this decision could cause among intending pilgrims and stakeholders.
He urged all parties to use their approved allocations judiciously and comply with the September 26, 2026 deadline for uploading prospective pilgrims’ data.
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