The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has expressed deep gratitude to Almighty Allah for the successful conduct of the 2025 Hajj operations, stating that the achievement is a result of divine intervention and collective effort.
He was speaking to journalists in Kano shortly after his return from the just concluded Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Professor Saleh noted that the success recorded this year was not his alone, nor that of the Commission, but a blessing from Allah who made the entire operation smooth and fruitful.
“Our success in this year’s Hajj is by the grace of Allah. It is not mine, nor is it solely NAHCON’s—it is Allah who blessed this exercise and guided us all through it,” he said.
He commended the cooperation of Nigerian pilgrims and acknowledged the positive contributions of all stakeholders, including members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House of Representatives Committee on Hajj.
“You’ve heard it all from our leaders—from the Senate and House Committees. They spoke on my behalf and expressed what is in my heart. I also thank the media sincerely for helping us take our message to the public. We are happy with your dedication and cooperation,” he added.
The NAHCON Chairman lauded the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, describing their backing as a key factor in the successful delivery of the 2025 Hajj operations.
“We sincerely appreciate the Federal Government of Nigeria. President Tinubu gave us full support. Vice President Shettima, under whose office we operate, monitored our progress closely—always asking what is happening today, and what is planned for tomorrow. That level of support helped us to work as one team with mutual respect,” he said.
Looking ahead to the 2026 Hajj, Professor Saleh assured Nigerians that NAHCON is better prepared than ever before.
“InshaAllah, with the experience we’ve gathered and the lessons we’ve learned this year, we are fully ready for next year. We pray to Almighty Allah to make the 2026 Hajj even more successful and rewarding than this year’s,” he concluded.