IHR Gives NAHCON Timeline For Refund Disclosure, Disbursement
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has asked the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to publicly disclose the total refund amount from the 2025 Hajj exercise within seven working days, and begin disbursement within 14 working days through state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards.
The group said NAHCON had earlier assured pilgrims and stakeholders that refunds would be made after post-Hajj financial reconciliation, which it claimed had already been concluded.
“IHR stated that NAHCON had earlier assured pilgrims and stakeholders that refunds would be made after the completion of post-Hajj financial reconciliation,” the organisation said.
The organisation urged NAHCON to act swiftly in the interest of transparency and accountability, stressing that timely refunds would ease the economic burden on pilgrims.
According to IHR, prompt action by the Hajj commission would also strengthen public trust in Nigeria’s Hajj administration and show commitment to fairness in the management of pilgrims’ funds.
