2025 Hajj: NAHCON Completes Inbound Transportation Of Pilgrims To Nigeria

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has largely completed the inbound transportation of pilgrims returning from the 2025 Hajj back to Nigeria.

This was stated in a release by NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Hajiya Fatima Usara, in Abuja on Wednesday.

“NAHCON has successfully concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the 2025 Hajj exercise.

“The final flight departed Jeddah today at approximately 10:30 a.m., carrying 87 pilgrims back to Kaduna State. The return leg operation spanned 17 days after the start on June 13.” Usara said.

Meanwhile, NAHCON Chairman/CEO Prof. Abdullahi Usman, in his farewell address to the pilgrims, expressed profound gratitude to Allah for granting Nigeria a 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 the obedience of the pilgrims to laid-down guidelines.

The chairman urged the returning pilgrims to continue praying for Nigeria to overcome its challenges and to remember the nation’s leaders in their prayers.

He also reminded them that Hajj serves as an opportunity to build meaningful relationships that foster peace and harmony, encouraging them to sustain the ties of friendship they established during their pilgrimage.

According to him, NAHCON will continue to improve in its mandate for Nigerian pilgrims in line with global best practices.

— (NAN)