The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria on Saturday announced the airlifting of more than 14,000 Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.
A report from the NAHCON Command and Control Centre in Makkah, which was posted on the Commission’s official X handle, said a total of 14,014 pilgrims from Sokoto and the Federal Capital Territory were airlifted from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The report said, “Flynas flight, XY9082, departed Jeddah for Sokoto at 07:51 hrs (local time) today. On board were 422 Sokoto pilgrims accompanied by four officials, bringing the total number of pilgrims airlifted so far to 13,589 across 32 flights.
“Subsequently, another Flynas flight, XY9022, took off from Jeddah, heading to Abuja at 10:33 hrs (local time). This flight conveyed 425 FCT pilgrims along with four officials. With this latest departure, the overall total airlift for the 2025 Hajj has now reached 14,014 pilgrims on 33 completed flights.”
“Our commitment to a smooth Hajj airlift remains unwavering. We are steadily progressing in conveying all Nigerian pilgrims to the Holy Land for their spiritual journey,” the NAHCON Command and Control Centre stated via its official X platform in an update on Saturday, June 15, 2025, highlighting the Commission’s ongoing efforts.
NAHCON said it continues to monitor and coordinate all flights from its control centre in Makkah, working closely with airlines and relevant authorities to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of all Nigerian pilgrims.
