The delegation visited the vice president to present a report on the just-concluded 2026 Hajj operation, which involved more than 38,000 Nigerian pilgrims. He said the government was working towards adopting a more sustainable model capable of ensuring a fully hitch-free Hajj operation. “Particularly as authorities move towards adopting a more sustainable model that guarantees 100 per cent hitch-free pilgrimage,” the vice president said. The NAHCON chairman commended Shettima for supporting the transition and said the commission had begun preparations to implement the new framework. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that more than 38,000 Nigerian pilgrims participated in the 2026 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.