Over 14,000 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted from Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the successful airlift of hundreds of pilgrims from Sokoto and the Federal Capital Territory from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking progress in the ongoing 2025 Hajj operations.
This is according to a report from the NAHCON Command and Control Centre in Makkah, which was posted on the Commission’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday.
According to the report, “Flynas flight, XY9082, departed Jeddah for Sokoto at 07:51hrs (local time) today. On board were 422 Sokoto pilgrims accompanied by 4 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 10:33hrs (local time). This flight conveyed 425 FCT pilgrims along with 4 officials. With this latest departure, the overall total airlift for the 2025 Hajj has now reached 14,014 pilgrims on 33 completed flights.”
The continuous airlift operations are a testament to NAHCON’s dedication to ensuring a smooth and timely pilgrimage for all Nigerian intending pilgrims.
“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 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.
