The Lagos State Government asks the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to increase the number of pilgrimage slots allocated to the state for the 2027 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Lagos says more residents are seeking to take part in the annual Holy Pilgrimage and that the current allocation may not be enough.
Lagos’ position is delivered through the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode, who raises the request during engagement(s) with NAHCON. Both outlets report the appeal in similar terms, focusing on the growing pool of intending pilgrims in Lagos and the need for a larger slot allocation to accommodate them.
Neither outlet provides details on NAHCON’s response, the total number of slots requested, or any changes to the wider national allocation process. The reports also do not specify any criteria Lagos cites beyond the rise in residents interested in the pilgrimage.
