By Kabir Aminu Muhammad
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is set to roll out a new digital web site version that will allow intending pilgrims to open and manage their Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) accounts directly from their smartphones, tablets and computers.
The move is aimed at simplifying access to the scheme and expanding its reach across the country.
At a meeting held yesterday, August 26, 2025 in NAHCON’s headquarters office Abuja, officials of the Hajj Savings Scheme met with a delegation from the Alternative Bank and discussed the development of the platform.
The session, which took place in the commission’s conference hall, was led by Head of the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) Barrister Abdulmumin Aliyu and Rabiat Akinwale an Information Technology expert (IT) representing the Alternative Bank, alongside senior staff of both organizations.
In his opening remarks, the Head of Hajj Savings Scheme Barrister Abdulmumin Aliyu welcomed the bank’s team and introduced NAHCON staff present at the meeting, described the initiative as a major step forward in modernizing the Hajj planning process, making it easier for prospective pilgrims to save toward their spiritual journey.
“The web site will give intending pilgrims full control over their savings accounts whether on their smartphones or other devices and also integrate services at the Alternative Bank’s branches nationwide,” Aliyu said
He added that the platform would provide real time information, eliminate paperwork and reduce delays in account management once the applicant created his/her profile with BVN, NIN, Phone number and Email address.
Alternative Bank IT Ms. Rabiat Akinwale assured NAHCON of the bank’s commitment to developing a secure and user friendly web site. “Our goal is to ensure that pilgrims can open and monitor their HSS accounts anytime, anywhere, while maintaining the highest security and transparency standards,” she said.
The meeting ended with both parties agreeing to fast track the project, ensuring that the application becomes operational as soon as possible, enabling pilgrims to save more conveniently for Hajj.