WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Commissioner responsible for Operations, Inspectorate & Licensing, Prince Anofi Elegushi, gave the update on Tuesday while briefing newsmen after a meeting of the NAHCON board with the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima. Elegushi disclosed that all necessary preparations have been put in place in Makkah, Madinah, and various other cities to guarantee a smooth and trouble-free 2025 Hajj exercise. He added that the airlift to Saudi Arabia is expected to be concluded by May 24, and the return journey is expected to commence by June 13, and conclude by July 2. He said, “We have all of our accommodation intact in Makkah, Madinah, and other locations. They are ready to receive our pilgrims. We have secured enough bed spaces and paid for adequate feeding. We have picked May 9 for our first flight to Saudi Arabia, through Madinah. We intend to complete the airlift to Saudi Arabia by May 24 and begin the return journey by June 13, to conclude by July 2. “All hands are on deck, and I can assure all Nigerian pilgrims that they are in safe hands. Adequate arrangements have been made for airlift in and out of Saudi Arabia. We have made provisions for over 40,000 pilgrims, including state officials, and 13,000 others from the tour operators.”
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the airlifting of pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise would begin on May 9, 2025.
2025 Hajj: NAHCON Gives Update, Announces Date To Commence Airlifting Of Pilgrims
