The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in partnership with the Alternative Bank, is set to introduce a new digital platform for the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS), giving intending pilgrims the ability to open and manage their accounts directly from smartphones, tablets, and computers.

This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by NAHCON’s Information Officer, Malam Kabir Muhammad, in Abuja.

According to the commission, the initiative is designed to simplify access to the scheme and extend its reach nationwide.

During a meeting between HSS officials and a delegation from the Alternative Bank in Abuja, discussions were held on the design and roll-out of the platform. The session was led by the Head of the HSS, Mr. Abdulmumin Aliyu, and IT expert Rabiat Akinwale, who represented the Alternative Bank, alongside senior staff of both organisations.

Aliyu described the development as a major step towards modernising Hajj preparations.

“The website will give intending pilgrims full control over their savings accounts, whether on 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 applicants create their profile using 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 platform.

“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.