Afrigather 
The Nationwide Hajj Fee of Nigeria (NAHCON) has efficiently airlifted 16,088 Nigerian Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.
The Economic Confidential experiences that on the ninth day of the airlift, Maxair transported 6,830 pilgrims, Flynas, 6,794 pilgrims, and Airpeace, 2,464 pilgrims.
Nasarawa, Kogi and Oyo States have accomplished the airlift of their pilgrims, whereas Kebbi and Ogun states are near ending the airlift, with over 90% progress.
Thus far, 16,088 pilgrims have been transported to locations in Madina and Jeddah via the 38 flights carried out.
Whereas the NAHCON continues its efforts to make sure a easy and environment friendly Hajj expertise for Nigerian pilgrims, PRNigeria supplies additional info on the ninth Day of the airlift of Nigerian Muslim pilgrims thus far for Hajj in Saudi Arabia;
1. Flights and Pilgrims:
– Whole Flights: Thirty-eight flights had been carried out.
– Whole Pilgrims Airlifted: 16,088 pilgrims had been transported.
– Locations:
– Madinah: Thirty-three flights landed in Madinah, carrying 13,809 pilgrims.
Learn Additionally:
– Jeddah: 5 flights landed in Jeddah with 2,279 pilgrims.
2. Distribution in Holy Cities:
– Madina: Thus far, 8,506 Nigerian pilgrims have arrived in Madina.
– Makkah: A complete of seven,582 pilgrims have reached Makkah.
3. Gender Breakdown:
– Males: 9,433 males have been efficiently airlifted.
– Females: 6,655 females have additionally been transported.
4. Airline Contributions:
– Maxair: Maxair has airlifted 6,830 pilgrims.
– Flynas: Flynas contributed by transporting 6,794 pilgrims.
– Airpeace: Airpeace facilitated the journey for two,464 pilgrims.
5. States’ Progress:
– Accomplished Airlift:
– Nasarawa, Kogi, and Oyo states have accomplished the airlift of their pilgrims.
– Close to Completion:
– Kebbi and Ogun states are near finishing the airlift, with over 90% progress.
We want all of the pilgrims a protected and blessed journey throughout this sacred event.
By PRNigeria
