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Hajj 2025: Air Peace, UMZA, Max Air completed pilgrims airlift – NAHCON - DAILY TRUST
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the completion of pilgrims airlift operations by three of its designated carriers, Air Peace, UMZA Aviation and Max Air.
Fatima Sanda Usara, the Assistant Director of Information and Publications of the commission, made the announcement in a statement.
Usara said the three airlines have fulfilled their assigned responsibilities in transporting Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise.
“The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria wishes to inform the public and staeholders that Air Peace, UMZA Aviations, and Max Air have concluded airlifts of pilgrims allocated to the carriers.
“While the former two concluded their inbound contracts on Saturday, May 24, Max Air attained the same milestone May 25, with a combined operation transporting pilgrims from Katsina and Kano states.
“FlyNas, the Saudi-based carrier, is scheduled to proceed to Kebbi State after today’s airlift of pilgrims from Sokoto.
“FlyNas will complete the final leg of the pilgrims’ airlift with the remaining Kebbi contingent, 26th May, before returning on 29th May to transport Kebbi VIPs and other officials.
“NAHCON urges all intending pilgrims with visas to make themselves available for the flight,” the statement read.
The commission commended the carriers for their efficiency and adherence to the airlift timeline, which helped in ensuring a smooth and well-coordinated Hajj exercise.
The NAHCON management, under the chairmanship of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, appreciated the cooperation of all stakeholders, including the pilgrims, state pilgrims’ welfare boards, and NAHCON staff, for the success achieved so far.
Usara also promised to provide further updates as the airlift concludes.
