Full list: 2026 Hajj NAHCON Award Summit Award Winners
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) presented 47 awards at the 2026 Post-Hajj Stakeholders’ Summit, recognizing states, staff members and partner institutions for exceptional contributions to this year’s Hajj operations.
The awards, presented during the closing ceremony of the summit, honored excellence in Hajj administration, innovation, operational efficiency, pilgrims’ welfare and inter-agency collaboration.
In all, the Commission presented nine state awards, 30 individual staff awards and eight institutional recognition awards to acknowledge outstanding performance during the 2026 pilgrimage.
Kebbi State emerged as the Best State in ICT and Innovation, receiving the Gold Award, while Nasarawa State won the Best State in Pilgrims’ Welfare category.
Lagos State was recognized for Organization and Coordination, Adamawa State for Pilgrim Education and Enlightenment, and Niger State for Discipline and Conduct.
Ogun State received the award for Logistics Compliance, Kogi State emerged as the best in Hajj Savings Scheme Operations, while Kano State won the Administrative Efficiency category.
Edo State received a Special Commendation for Patience, Perseverance and Coordination.
Full list: 2026 Hajj NAHCON Award Summit Award Winners
The Commission also honored 30 officials drawn from the Command-and-Control Centre, National Medical Team, National Media Team, ICT Department, National Ulama Committee, Passport Management and Control Committees, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, Feeding and Accommodation Committees, Tour Operators Committee and other operational units. The awards recognized diligence, professionalism, innovation, commitment to duty and outstanding service during the 2026 Hajj.
In addition, NAHCON presented institutional recognition awards to key government agencies and operational teams whose support contributed to the successful conduct of the pilgrimage.
State Awards
| Category | Winner |
| Best State in ICT and Innovation (Gold Award) | Kebbi State |
| Best State in Pilgrims’ Welfare | Nasarawa State |
| Best State in Organization and Coordination | Lagos State |
| Best State in Pilgrim Education and Enlightenment | Adamawa State |
| Best State in Discipline and Conduct | Niger State |
| Best State in Logistics Compliance | Ogun State |
| Best State in Hajj Savings Scheme Operations | Kogi State |
| Best State in Administrative Efficiency | Kano State |
| Special Commendation for Patience, Perseverance and Coordination | Edo State |
Institutional Recognition Awards
| Institution | Recognition |
| National Medical Team | Exemplary Professionalism and Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare |
| Central Security Committee | Exemplary Professionalism and Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare |
| Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) | Exemplary Professionalism and Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare |
| Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) | Exemplary Professionalism and Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare |
| Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) | Exemplary Professionalism and Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare |
| National Media Team | Exemplary Professionalism and Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare |
| Command and Control Centre | Exemplary Professionalism and Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare |
| NAHCON ICT Department | Exemplary Professionalism and Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare |
The Commission also honored 30 individual staff members serving in various Hajj operational committees, recognizing excellence in professionalism, innovation, dedication to duty and outstanding service during the 2026 Hajj exercise.
