She died in her sleep shortly after returning from Mount Arafat, according to her neighbours in the tent.
He explained that the earlier challenges were due to the cancellations and delays of flights caused by lack of preparedness of states.
Niger State citizens going on Hajj pilgrimage have been urged them to be law-abiding while in the holy land.
A total of 1,500 intending pilgrims from the state are expected to perform the 2022 Hajj.
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board said a total of 1,500 pilgrims would perform the Hajj from the state.
The president said the decision to chose Maiduguri for the inaugural flight was in appreciation of the return of peace in the state.
NAHCON says it has reached a significant preparatory stage with critical partners essential to the success of the 2022 Hajj operations.
