Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has renewed contracts with two Saudi companies to provide key services for Nigerian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj.

At a signing ceremony in Jeddah on Thursday, NAHCON Chairperson Abdullahi Usman entered into agreements with Mashariq Dhahabiyya, which will manage services at the Masha'ir (Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah), and Daleel Al Muaalem, which will provide transportation throughout the pilgrimage.

According to NAHCON's Principal Information Officer, Sani Shafii, the chairman said both firms were retained following their strong performance in 2025, though he urged them to surpass last year's achievements.

"We were satisfied with the services rendered last year, but...