By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the return airlift of the 40,322 Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the completion of the 2025 Hajj exercise.
The final flight which departed King Abdul-Aziz International Airport, Jeddah at about half past ten in the morning is expected to arrive in Kaduna this afternoon carrying 87 pilgrims.
This is contained in a statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara, NAHCON Assistant Director Information and Publication.
According to the statement, the NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullah Saleh Usman, expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the smooth and successful Hajj exercise.
He attributed the success to the spirit of unity and cooperation demonstrated by State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards officials, airline operators and other service providers, as well as obedience of the pilgrims to the laid down guidelines.
The Chairman urged the returning pilgrims to continue praying for Nigeria and its leaders at all levels.
The return leg operation spanned 20 days after commencing on 13th of June, 2025
