NAHCON warns intending pilgrims against scam request for administrative charges

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has again warned intending pilgrims to beware of the antics of scammers.

NAHCON’s latest warning was issued on Thursday in a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director,Public Affairs.

Titled “Attention 2024 Hajj Intending Pilgrims: Beware of Scams!”, the statement reads:
“NAHCON (National Hajj Commission of Nigeria) hereby issues another important warning to intending pilgrims regarding payment of extra Hajj fares. The Commission has not requested pilgrims to pay any additional administrative charges beyond the stated amount and any one that makes such a request on our behalf is violating the role and responsibility of NAHCON as the regulatory body. 

“Collection of any extra charges are not authorized. Any pilgrim asked to pay extra charges should forward name of person making the request and location, along with evidence of the request or payment as shown below. Kindly send such document to this number on WhatsApp: 09071800007. Please only adhere to official announcements from NAHCON, which are published on our website. Stay alert and protect yourselves from scam.”