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Hajj 2024: NAHCON Airlifts 20,975 Pilgrims in 12 Days with 7 States Completed

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May 26, 2024
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Hajj 2024: NAHCON Airlifts 20,975 Pilgrims in 12 Days with 7 States Completed

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully airlifted a staggering 20,975 Nigerian Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.

The Economic Confidential reports that on the 12th day of the airlift, Maxair transported 8,708 pilgrims, Flynas, 8,881 pilgrims, and Airpeace, 3,386 pilgrims.

Seven states, including Nasarawa, Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Bauchi, Edo, and Plateau, have successfully completed the airlift of their pilgrims. Additionally, Kebbi, Lagos, Yobe, and Plateau states are making significant progress and are close to finishing the airlift, with over 90% completion.

So far, 8,191 pilgrims are in Madina, while 12,784 are in Mecca, having been transported to destinations to the airports in Madina and Jeddah through the 50 flights conducted.

While the NAHCON continues its efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient Hajj experience for Nigerian pilgrims, PRNigeria provides further facts on the 12th Day of the airlift of Nigerian Muslim pilgrims so far for Hajj in Saudi Arabia;

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1. Flights and Pilgrims:
– Total Flights: Fifty flights were conducted.
– Total Pilgrims Airlifted: 20,975 pilgrims were transported.
– Destinations:
– Madinah: forty-four flights landed in Madinah, carrying 18,291 pilgrims.
– Jeddah: Six flights landed in Jeddah with 2,684 pilgrims.

3. Gender Breakdown:
– Males: 12,458 males have been successfully airlifted.
– Females: 8,517 females have also been transported.

4. Airline Contributions:
– Maxair: Maxair has airlifted 8,708 pilgrims.
– Flynas: Flynas contributed by transporting 8,881 pilgrims.
– Airpeace: Airpeace facilitated the journey for 3,386 pilgrims.

5. States’ Progress:
– Completed Airlift:
– Nasarawa, Kogi, Oyo, Bauchi, and Edo states have completed the airlift of their pilgrims.
– Near Completion:
– Kebbi, Ogun, Lagos, Yobe, and Plateau states are close to completing the airlift, with over 90% progress.

We wish all the pilgrims a safe and blessed journey during this sacred occasion.

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