NAHCON Inaugurates Aviation Monitoring Committee for 2026 Hajj

The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Chairman charged the newly inaugurated committee to function as diligent gatekeepers, entrusted with the critical mandate of undertaking transparent and impartial monitoring of all aviation matters. He made it […]

The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj exercise.

The Chairman charged the newly inaugurated committee to function as diligent gatekeepers, entrusted with the critical mandate of undertaking transparent and impartial monitoring of all aviation matters.

He made it clear that the committee is a functional, non-decorative body, reflecting the Commission’s zero-tolerance for failure and its core commitment to pilgrim welfare.

“For the Nigerian Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, facilitating this spiritual journey for its citizens is not just a statutory duty, it is a sacred trust. We are committed to ensuring that every Nigerian pilgrim performs their Ibadah in comfort and safety,” he said.

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The Chairman emphasized that while the Commission has recorded steady improvements in airlift logistics, aviation remains the most sensitive and visible component of Hajj operations.

“This Committee is not a decorative body; it is our commitment to pilgrim welfare. You are the gatekeepers, entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring the aviation matters of our pilgrims,” he stated.

Delivering the welcome address, the Commissioner of Operations and Licensing, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi, thanked the Chairman for the confidence reposed in the committee and pledged the team’s total commitment to its mandate.

“Our mission is straightforward and solemn to guarantee safe, secure, and dignified air transport for pilgrims. We will not compromise the safety of Nigerian pilgrims,” Prince Elegushi assured.

The Committee’s Terms of Reference included: “Reviewing, participating and evaluating all documents submitted by applicant airlines and cargo carriers for the 2026 Hajj. Inspecting and assessing the readiness of designated airports for Hajj operations. Making observations and recommendations on airport preparedness. Monitoring inbound and outbound flights at all departure centres to ensure compliance with airlift agreements and industry standards, among others.”