The inaugural flight of the Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi for this year’s hajj will take place on May 15, 2024, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said.
According to a statement by NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, in his opening remark at the first National Stakeholder Summit of Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah Industry held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, about 65,500 Nigeria pilgrims would participate in the 2024 Hajj,
Arabi said the pilgrims would be airlifted by the approved airlines from 10 departure centres across the country, adding that the commission had decided that for this year’s operations, all Nigerian pilgrims would visit and spend at least four days in Madinah before the commencement of the Hajj rites proper.
Speaking at the summit, Arabi said coming together of stakeholders was a divine responsibility on all, noting that the theme of the summit, “Partnership, Collaboration and Teamwork: The tripod of success for 2024 Hajj operations”, was carefully chosen.
He said the Hajj body deemed it fit to dialogue with critical stakeholders to ensure successful Hajj operations while stressing that it is essential that all stakeholders work together for the pilgrims to have a memorable Hajj experience this year.