The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has completed the airlift of Hajj pilgrims from the Holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, The Nation has learnt.
Confirming this development Monday was the Chairman of NAHCON, Barrister Abdullah Mukhtar Muhammad.
He spoke at a dinner in Jeddah.
While commending Nigerian pilgrims, the NAHCON boss thanked Allah for the successful completion of the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims, which coincided with the nation’s 57th independence anniversary
He therefore, extended his appreciation to the federal government, the Saudi authorities, the Saudi based service providers, Nigerians resident in Saudi, staff of the Commission and other officials for a successful delivery of services expected of them during the Hajj exercise.
He also expressed happiness that no Nigerian pilgrim was reported or arrested for any criminal offence at the just concluded Hajj exercise.
The Chairman said the last batch of Nigerian pilgrims who already at the King Abdulaziz Airport, Jeddah in preparation to board the last flight back to Nigeria Monday.
He said preparation for the next Hajj exercise should be considered by all to have started.
He also congratulated all Nigerians for Nigeria’s independence anniversary.
In his closing remarks, the Nigerian Consul General in Jeddah, Ambassador Muhammad Sani Yunus expressed satisfaction with the conduct of Nigerian pilgrims who became worthy ambassadors of the country in the holy land just as he applauded the commitment and sacrifices of NAHCON in facilitating a hitch-free Hajj exercise.
