NAHCON Transports More Than 14,000 Nigerian Pilgrims From Saudi Arabia

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully airlifted over 14,000 Nigerian pilgrims from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the ongoing Hajj operations for the year 2025. This was disclosed in a statement released by the commission on Saturday.


The latest flight, which carried 422 pilgrims from Sokoto and four officials, departed from Jeddah at 07:51 local time and arrived in Sokoto. This brought the total number of pilgrims airlifted from the state to 13,589 across 32 flights. Additionally, 425 pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and four officials were conveyed on another Flynas flight (XY9022), which took off from Jeddah at 10:33 local time, heading to Abuja. This flight marked the 33rd completed airlift operation for the 2025 Hajj.

NAHCON's Command and Control Center in Makkah has been overseeing the entire airlift process, ensuring that all flights are managed efficiently and that the safety and comfort of the pilgrims are prioritized. The commission remains dedicated to facilitating a seamless Hajj experience for all Nigerian pilgrims and is working in close collaboration with airlines and other relevant bodies to achieve this goal.