The aircraft was, however, said to have developed a technical fault.
A Muslim should accept the constitution based on the condition that Nigeria is a secular country and not an Islamic state.
The state government had paid for 540 of the 1,232 to enable them to participate in the religious exercise.
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He said the board registered a low turnout of intending pilgrims for the 2024 exercise due to the high cost of Hajj fares.
He said Governor Dauda Lawal had approved the release of N218 million each month to pay the money in instalments from December to February.
Romania and Hungary flew 460 of their citizens out of Israel in the wake of an ongoing multi-front attack by Gaza militants.
Some pilgrims from Osun observing the 2023 hajj in Saudi Arabia have protested the poor quality of food the State Pilgrims Welfare Board served them.
According to him, the total number of the passengers on board comprised 301 males and 173 females.
He stressed that the pilgrims were expected to pray for global peace and harmony while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He explained that the board had processed visas for 1,500 pilgrims and distributed uniforms and other kits to the pilgrims.
