The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has successfully concluded the return airlift of the 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 the NAHCON Assistant Director Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara.
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.
He also reminded them that Hajj serves as an opportunity to build meaningful relationships which foster peace and harmony, therefore Professor Usman encouraged them to sustain the ties of friendships they established during their pilgrimage.
The Chairman flanked by Commissioner Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, Secretary of the Commission, Dr Mustapha Alli, Special Assistant to the President Ameen Amshi and other NAHCON staff prayed for their safe journey back to Nigeria.
He reassured that NAHCON will continue to improve in its mandate for Nigerian pilgrims in line with global best practices.
The return leg operation spanned 17 days after commencing on 13th of June, 2025.
