The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025.

The update was disclosed on Tuesday after the NAHCON board briefed Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on preparations for the 2025 Hajj operations.

Speaking to journalists after a meeting with the Vice President, the Commissioner in charge of Operations, Inspectorate & Licensing, Prince Anofi Elegushi said arrangements have been made in Mecca, Medina and other cities in Saudi Arabia

 for over 40,000 Nigerian pilgrims, including officials from the states and 13,000 others from the tour operators, in a bid to ensure a hitch-free 2025 exercise.

Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Saleh Abdullahi Usman, said they briefed the Vice President on the Hajj preparations for this year, 2025, and that the Vice President is very happy with the preparations.

Regarding the issues raised by tour operators on VIP Tent A, the Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Mustafa Aaji, has been mandated to lead and resolve the issue.

Speaking earlier, the Vice President charged the commission to ensure that all hands are on deck to ensure the success of the hajj exercise.

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