The Niger State Government has completed the transportation of 2,281 intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Malam Yunusa Saidu-Ibrahim, Director of Information and Public Relations Services at the State Ministry of Information and Orientation.
According to the statement, the pilgrims were airlifted from the Bola Tinubu International Airport in Minna through six scheduled flights coordinated by the Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
The pilgrims were drawn from the 25 Local Government Areas of the state.
Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago described the successful completion of the airlift operation as a reflection of effective partnership, proper management, commitment, hard work and dedication demonstrated by the state government, the Pilgrims Welfare Board and all agencies involved in the exercise.
The governor also commended the 2026 Amirul Hajj and Emir of Agaie, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu, for providing leadership and guidance throughout the operation.
He further praised security agencies, medical personnel, travel agencies, airline operators and airport officials for their roles in ensuring a smooth, orderly and hitch-free exercise.
