NAHCON Concludes 2025 Hajj Operations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the end of the 2025 Hajj exercise. According to a statement by the Commission’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Usara, the final return flight took off from Jeddah on Wednesday, transporting approximately 87 pilgrims back to Kaduna State. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullah Saleh Usman, expressed deep gratitude to Allah for a smooth and successful Hajj operation. He credited the achievement to the unity and cooperation displayed by State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, airline operators, service providers, and the discipline of the pilgrims who adhered to established guidelines. Professor Usman encouraged the returning pilgrims to continue praying for Nigeria’s progress and to remember the country’s leaders in their prayers. He further assured that the Commission remains committed to improving its servic...