The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully airlifted more than 14,000 Nigerian pilgrims from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the ongoing 2025 Hajj return operations. This was disclosed by the NAHCON Command and Control Centre in Makkah in an official update.
According to the report, Flynas flight XY9082 departed Jeddah for Sokoto at 07:51 hrs (local time), transporting 422 Sokoto pilgrims and 4 officials. Shortly after, Flynas flight XY9022 left Jeddah for Abuja at 10:33 hrs, carrying 425 FCT pilgrims and 4 officials. These flights increased the total number of pilgrims airlifted so far to 14,014 across 33 flights.
NAHCON reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a smooth and timely Hajj experience. “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 Commission stated on its official X platform.
The Commission continues to coordinate operations from its Makkah control centre, working with airlines and authorities to ensure safe, timely, and efficient airlift for all Nigerian pilgrims.
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