NAHCON Chairman Flags Off Vaccination For FCT Pilgrims

NAHCON Chairman Flags Off Vaccination For FCT Pilgrims

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON has flagged off the vaccination exercise for intending pilgrims to the 2025 Hajj in Abuja.

The Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh at the ceremony, emphasized the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of all pilgrims.

The vaccines being administered include meningitis, oral polio, and yellow fever, which are mandatory according to the health regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and essential for protecting both the individual and public health.

Professor Sale urged pilgrims to cooperate fully, follow health guidelines, and remain prayerful as they prepare for the sacred journey.

He also encouraged them to attend all scheduled pilgrims’ enlightenment lectures, which offer essential knowledge and guidance about the rites of Hajj and the journey ahead.

The Chairman personally monitored the exercise and administered the first dose of the vaccination to one of the intending pilgrims, demonstrating the Commission’s hands-on approach and dedication to excellence.

The flag-off marks the beginning of a nationwide vaccination rollout across all participating states, reflecting NAHCON’s steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and spiritual fulfillment of every Nigerian pilgrim during the 2025 Hajj.

PR / Salihu Tejumola