2027 Hajj: Lagos seeks more slots for pilgrims

Reported by Vanguard Nigeria · yesterday 17:26 · Nwafor

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has appealed to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, to allocate additional slots to the state to accommodate the growing number of intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim…

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