The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Alternative Bank, is set to unveil a new digital platform for the Hajj Savings Scheme for intending pilgrims.

NAHCON disclosed this in a statement issued by its Information Officer, Malam Kabir Muhammad, in Abuja on Wednesday

Muhammad said the platform would allow intending pilgrims to open and manage their Hajj Savings Scheme accounts directly from their smartphones, tablets and computers.

According to him, the move is aimed at simplifying access to the scheme and expanding its reach across the country.

He said the officials of the Hajj Savings Scheme met with a delegation from the Alternative Bank in Abuja, where they discussed the design and roll-out of the platform.

He added that the session was led by Head of the Hajj Savings Scheme, Mr Abdulmumin Aliyu and Rabiat Akinwale, an Information Technology expert who represented the Alternative Bank, alongside senior staff members of both organisations.

In his remarks, Aliyu described the initiative as a major step forward in modernising the Hajj planning process, making it easier for prospective pilgrims to save toward their spiritual journey.

“The website 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.

“The platform will provide real-time information, eliminate paperwork and reduce delays in account management once the applicant creates his/her profile with BVN, NIN, Phone number and Email address,’’ he said.

Also speaking, Akinwale assured NAHCON of the bank’s commitment to developing a secure and user-friendly website.

“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.