First batch of intending pilgrims from Niger State will be airlifted to Saudi Arabia on Friday, 9th May, 2025.
The Director Administration of the State Pilgrims Welfare board, Alhaji Aliyu Babanni, announced this when he and other management Staff visited Hajj training Center Bida
Alhaji Aliyu Babanni said the visit was in continuation of a tour of twenty five local government Areas to enlighten pilgrims on the rules and regulations guiding Hajj operations
He revealed that, payment of twenty twenty five Hajj fare has been closed since last Friday.
He commended Bida Emirate Council and Jamaatul Nasril Islam for organizing the training for the intending pilgrims
Also speaking, the internal auditor of the board Alhaji Muhammad Soja said the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON has allocated UMZA Airline to airlift Niger State pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in six flights
Earlier the Coordinator of the Hajj training Center Sheik Yusuf Alfa Yakatun appealed to relevant authorities to sponsor Islamic scholars to Hajj to guide the pilgrims while in the Holy Land
In his remarks, the Area Pilgrims Welfare Officer of Bida Local government Alhaji Bagudu Isah confirmed that, intending pilgrims have received their bags and uniforms
He then appreciated the Executive Secretary of the board and his management Staff for their efforts in ensuring a hitch free Hajj exercise.
