1,546 Nigerian Pilgrims Return Home After Hajj

A total of 1,546 Nigerian pilgrims have successfully returned to Nigeria as part of the Hajj return flights that commenced on June 3. The first flight, operated by MaxAir (flight NG267), departed Jeddah for Abuja at 9:27 AM, carrying 560 pilgrims from Nasarawa State.

The second flight, Flyna flight XY9866, took off on June 4 at 5:53 AM, transporting 426 pilgrims from Kebbi State. Later that day, another MaxAir flight (NG263) departed Jeddah for Abuja at 10:54 AM, carrying 560 pilgrims, including 559 from Nasarawa State and one from Katsina State.

These flights are part of the overall airlift plan approved by the Nigerian Pilgrim Commission (NAHCON) for the 2026 Hajj exercise. NAHCON has assured families of pilgrims that adequate arrangements are in place to guarantee a safe and orderly return journey from Saudi Arabia, with expectations for the inbound airlift phase to continue until all Nigerian pilgrims have returned.