The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced plans to launch a new digital web site that will allow intending pilgrims to open and manage their Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) accounts directly from smartphones, tablets, and computers.
The initiative is designed to simplify access to the scheme and expand its coverage across the country.
The development was disclosed during a meeting held yesterday, August 26, 2025, at NAHCON’s headquarters in Abuja. Officials of the Hajj Savings Scheme met with a delegation from the Alternative Bank to discuss progress on the digital platform.
The session, which took place in the commission’s conference hall, was led by Head of the Hajj Savings Scheme, Barrister Abdulmumin Aliyu, and Information Technology expert from the Alternative Bank, Ms. Rabiat Akinwale, alongside senior staff of both organizations.
In his remarks, Barrister Aliyu described the move as a major step in modernizing the Hajj planning process. He explained that the digital platform would make it easier for prospective pilgrims to save for their spiritual journey.
“The web site will give intending pilgrims full control over their savings accounts whether on their smartphones or other devices and also integrate services at the Alternative Bank’s branches nationwide,” he stated.
He further highlighted that the platform would provide real time information, remove the burden of paperwork, and reduce delays in managing accounts. According to him, once an applicant created a profile with Bank Verification Number (BVN), National Identification Number (NIN), phone number, and email address, the process would become seamless.
Ms. Akinwale assured the commission of the bank’s commitment to building a secure and user friendly web site for the scheme.
She emphasized that the digital system would maintain strong security measures and transparency. “Our goal is to ensure that pilgrims can open and monitor their HSS accounts anytime, anywhere, while maintaining the highest security and transparency standards,” she said.
The meeting ended with both sides agreeing to accelerate work on the project to ensure that the web site becomes operational soon.
The collaboration aims to provide intending pilgrims with a more convenient way to save and prepare financially for Hajj through a modern digital banking solution.