- Safiu Kehinde
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has airlifted 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj in one week.
This was disclosed this in a statement issued by NAHCON’s Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Thursday.
Mohammed, while providing an update on the ongoing 2025 Hajj airlift operations, said that within six days, 50 flights have successfully conveyed 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He said that the commission would regularly update the public on the exercise progress.
According to reports, Vice-President Kashim Shettima had on May 9 declared the inaugural flight open in Owerri, Imo.
Meanwhile, NAHCON is a government’s agency that regulates and coordinates Hajj and Umrah activities for Nigerian Muslims to ensure a smoother and more efficient pilgrimage experience.
This includes licensing and supervising organisations involved in Hajj and Umrah operations, and coordinating with government authorities in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.