National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully completed the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 hajj pilgrimage.
Gatekeepers News reports that Abdullahi Usman, the chairman of NAHCON, made this announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing with the national media team in Abuja.
He emphasised that the cooperation and support from the federal government played a crucial role in ensuring the efficient execution of the airlift process for this year’s hajj.
“We sincerely thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, for their strong support in ensuring the success of the 2025 hajj operation,” Usman said.
“Their support gave us the confidence and structure needed to carry out a smooth and well-organised pilgrimage.”
The NAHCON chairman said the commission’s priority was to ensure seamless travel and adequate care for all pilgrims.
He added that the 2025 hajj airlift demonstrated the commission’s growing capacity to manage pilgrimage operations with precision and professionalism.
“It hasn’t been easy, but with proper planning, the help of Almighty Allah, and solid teamwork, we have completed the job successfully — alhamdulillah,” he said.
“We are grateful to everyone who made this possible — from the government, the airlines, the state boards, and all those working behind the scenes.”
He said the 2025 hajj recorded several achievements that signalled progress in the country’s pilgrimage administration.
“One key success was the timely and well-coordinated airlift of pilgrims, which was concluded within the official schedule,” he said.
Usman asked Nigerians to pray for the success of the pilgrims as they fulfil their spiritual obligations in the holy land.
Asked about the return leg of the operation, Usman said NAHCON would ensure the pilgrims’ safe return.
“Everything is in the hands of Allah,” he said.
“But as long as we continue to work together as one family — by God’s grace— my team and I will keep supporting our pilgrims, assisting them through their rites, and ensuring they return to Nigeria safely, in sha Allah.”
