The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) wishes to announce that the airlift of 2025 Hajj airlift is progressing as projected.
In a statement signed by the Assistant Director Information and Publications, Fatima Sanda Usara, said FlyNas has successfully completed the return airlift of all Nigerian pilgrims assigned to it for the 2025 Hajj. These are pilgrims from Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
Air Peace is set to conclude its own return operation tomorrow with its final flight, which will convey pilgrims from the South-South states and Benue.
Max Air still has outstanding pilgrims to return, comprising 607 pilgrims from Kano and 1,956 from Katsina.
Similarly, as at the time of filing this report, Umza Aviation is left with 1,680 pilgrims from Kaduna State yet to be airlifted back to Nigeria.
NAHCON assures the public that it is poised to complete the return airlift operations in the coming days God willing.