The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN) has suspended all its activities in connection with the preparation for the 2025 Hajj Operations.
In a statement signed by the President Abdullatif Yusuf Ekundayo released today 26th September and was made available to ROtv24, disclosed that all its members have been directed to suspend all activities regarding Hajj 2025.
The statement also state that the suspension is to drive home their demand for accumulated refunds from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
Furthermore, the association ordered its members to stay action until further notice and called on those who have made payment for Hajj 2025 to send their company names to the Zonal VP.
It further revealed that the NEC has met with BOT members and agreed that the suspension of all 2025 hajj activities with NAHCON is necessary to ensure that all its request before NAHCON is met, especially the accumulated refunds over the years.
”It is worthy of note NAHCON responded to our several letters of requests only on Tuesday, 24th September 2024, giving an excuse that Hajj processing should not be delayed to align with the Saudi Hajj calendar. This, to us, is their usual tactics over the years with regards to the issues of accumulated refunds with them and can no longer be tolerated for both parties,” it stated.
While urging members to remain steadfast, AHOUN also assured that it shall explore all legal means to recover members’ rights, including the funds.
“While this period is difficult and challenging, however, with your support and prayers, there is light at the end of the tunnel bi’izinillahi Rahaman”. The statement said.
