2019 Hajj: NAHCON completes airlift of pilgrims to Nigeria (Punch)

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has concluded the transportation of pilgrims back to Nigeria with the last flight, NGL 2124 Max Air, signifying the end of 2019 Hajj operations,

Hajiya Fatima Usara, Head, Public Affairs of the commission, disclosed this in a statement, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday.

She quoted the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad as expressing gratitude to the Almighty Allah for facilitating the successful conclusion, three days ahead of schedule.

NAN reports that the exercise that started on August 17, spanned 26 days and witnessed the transportation of pilgrims by the commission to Saudi Arabia in 91 trips. Read more

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