1,622 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted to Madinah for 2025 hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has said a total of 1,622 Nigerian pilgrims have been transported to Madinah for the 2025 hajj.
Vice President Kashim Shettima declared the inaugural flight open in Owerri, Imo State on Friday.
A data released by the Principal Information Officer, NAHCON, Shafii Mohammed, indicated that three designated Nigerian hajj air carriers recorded a total of four flights in Bauchi, Kebbi, Imo and Lagos states.
Mr Mohammed said that the air carriers were MaxAir, Flynas and Air Peace
He said, “On Friday, MaxAir flight VM3001 departed Bauchi to Madinah at 11:53hrs with 539 Bauchi pilgrims and six officials. Flynas flight XY8066 departed Kebbi to Madinah at 18:29hrs with 420 Kebbi pilgrims and one official.’’
Mr Muhammed stated that the inaugural flight began with Air Peace flight APK 7900 which departed Owerri to Madinah at 19:36hrs with 240 pilgrims and four officials.
He said that Flynas flight XY8016 also departed Lagos to Madinah at 19:39hrs with 423 Osun pilgrims.”
(NAN)
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