Hajj: Nigeria secures 10,000 extra slots, allocation hits 60,000

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Nigeria has received 10,000 additional places for the 2027 Hajj from Saudi Arabia, bringing its allocation to 60,000 pilgrims. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria announced the increase and said the additional slots form part of the expanded quota.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria said it has secured an additional 10,000 slots from Saudi Arabia for the 2027 Hajj, raising the country’s total allocation from 50,000 to 60,000 pilgrims. The commission, in a statement by its Head, Information and Publications Division, Shafii Mohammed, on Thursday, said the additional slots comprise 7,500 allocated to Read More: https://punchng.com/hajj-nigeria-secures-10000-extra-slots-allocation-hits-60000/