NAHCON INAUGURATES CENTRAL SECURITY COMMITTEE TO SAFEGUARD 2026 HAJJ OPERATIONS
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ambassador Ismaila Abba Yusuf, has inaugurated a 17-member Central Security Committee (CSC) for the 2026 Hajj operations in Abuja.
The committee is mandated to ensure the security, safety, and well-being of Nigerian pilgrims during both the onshore and offshore phases of the 2026 Hajj operation.
Ambassador Yusuf urged members of the committee to implement proactive and preventive strategies, including robust monitoring of departure centers to identify and weed out undesirable persons, as well as prevent drug-related offences and human trafficking activities.
The NAHCON Chairman advised members to remain vigilant and discharge their duties with the highest sense of responsibility and integrity, while ensuring that pilgrims receive the best value for their money.
He further advised the committee to work closely with security and intelligence agencies, particularly on matters with national security implications, in order to safeguard pilgrims and prevent any action that could damage Nigeria’s reputation abroad.
Responding on behalf of the committee, the Head of the CSC, Ambassador Lawal Rabiu, thanked the Chairman/CEO for the confidence placed in the committee and assured that members would work closely with relevant agencies to gather intelligence, coordinate operations, and address potential security challenges during the Hajj operation.
