2026 Hajj: Kano to begin airlift of intending pilgrims May 14
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it will commence the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj on May 14.
This is contained in a statement issued to journalists by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi, on Monday in Kano.
Mr Dederi quoted the Director-General of the board, Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, as disclosing this at the closing ceremony of the Hajj Induction Course held at the School for Arabic Studies, Kano.
According to the D-G, the date is in line with the schedule released by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
“Max Air has been designated as the official carrier for the state.
“The board has completed all necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful Hajj operation,” he said.
Earlier, the chairman of the board, Yusuf Lawan, urged intending pilgrims to regularly study their induction materials for a better understanding of Hajj rites.
He also advised them to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of both Nigerian and Saudi Arabian authorities throughout the pilgrimage.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 5
Gov. Yusuf disburses N56 million to 1,116 hawkers, vulcanisers in Kano
Mr Yusuf said each of the beneficiaries received a grant of N50,000.
States
Wike faction takes over PDP state secretariat in Oyo
The chairman said that security agencies had been duly notified of the development.
Heading 5
Group calls for transparency, urges Aiyedatiwa to improve governance in Ondo
The group described security as the biggest source of anxiety.
Heading 2
Adamawa, UNICEF inaugurate first 1,000 days nutrition project
She described the first 1,000 days of life as the foundation for healthy growth and lifelong development.
Heading 4
Organised sector urges FG, PenCom to suspend proposed pension hike
Mr Oyerinde said that any adjustment must follow extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Heading 5
FG targets transparent tax system through digital reforms
The minister said digitising tax processes would improve transparency.
