The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has launched a new digital platform, the Hajj Companion App, aimed at enhancing the overall pilgrimage experience for Nigerian pilgrims.
This was made public in a statement signed by the NAHCON’s management and circulated among journalists on Tuesday morning.
According to the Commission, the application serves as an all-in-one guide, providing critical support services designed to ensure a safe, seamless, and spiritually
fulfilling Hajj.
Following this, pilgrims are encouraged to download the app by scanning the designated QR code provided in official communication materials.
NAHCON affirmed that the Hajj Companion App integrates several user-focused features, including a GPS navigation system to help pilgrims easily locate their tents and key holy sites across Makkah, Mina, and Madinah.
In addition, the App offers a comprehensive Hajj guide available in multiple Nigerian languages – Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo – ensuring accessibility for a broad spectrum of users.
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In the same vein, the platform includes: a 24/7 call centre to provide real-time assistance, as well as a built-in complaint system that enables pilgrims to report issues or
emergencies directly from their mobile devices.
The features, the statement added, are part of NAHCON’s broader commitment to improving service delivery and responsiveness during the pilgrimage.
To this end, the Commission has urged all intending pilgrims to download and actively use the app, emphasizing its role in promoting safety, coordination, and convenience throughout the Hajj period.
NAHCON further called on stakeholders and the general public to disseminate information about the application widely, as preparations intensify for a smooth and successful Hajj exercise.
