The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the arrival of the first batch of Nigerian pilgrims who performed the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
A total of 1,310 pilgrims have returned to the country through four separate flights from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released by Shafii Mohammed, the Principal Information Officer of NAHCON.
He said, “Maxair flight VM269 departed Jeddah to Bauchi at 08:07hrs with 551 pilgrims and seven officials. Flynas flight XY9006 departed Jeddah to Kebbi at 09:45hrs with 413 Kebbi pilgrims and six officials.”
The statement also revealed that UMZA and Air Peace airlines were part of the first group of returning flights.
“UMZA flight UY3534 departed Jeddah to Abuja at 13:12hrs with 41 pilgrims and 122 officials, while Air Peace flight APK7901 left Jeddah to Owerri at 23:45hrs with 305 pilgrims and seven officials,” he added.
NAHCON said that about 63,000 Nigerian pilgrims took part in the just-concluded 2025 Hajj.
The Commission assured that all returning flights would be carefully coordinated to ensure the safety and comfort of the pilgrims.
