Nigeria to Host First-Ever Hajj–Umrah Expo in West Africa, January 2026

By our Special Correspondent

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria is set to host the Hajj–Umrah Nigeria Expo 2026, a landmark international gathering aimed at transforming the country’s pilgrimage ecosystem and positioning Nigeria as a regional hub for faith-based tourism and pilgrimage management.

Scheduled to hold from 28 to 30 January 2026 at the National Mosque Conference Hall, Abuja, with a Gala and Awards Night at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, the Expo is being organized by the Global Business and Investment Partnerships Forum (GBIPF), Nigeria.

Themed “Pilgrimage • Partnership • Prosperity,” the Expo will convene government institutions, private-sector operators, international partners, investors, scholars, and pilgrims to address governance, service delivery, investment, and innovation across the Hajj and Umrah value chain. READ MORE>>