Niger State Government Concludes Airlift of 2,281 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

The Niger Government has completed the transportation of the 2,281 intending pilgrims from the 2026 Hajj. This is contained in a statement issued by Yunusa Saidu-Ibrahim, the Director of Information and Public Relations Services, State Ministry of Information and Orientation, on Monday. He said the intending pilgrims were transported from the Bola Tinubu International Airport, Minna. The intending pilgrims, drawn from the 25 Local Government Areas of the state, were transported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in six scheduled flights coordinated by the Niger Pilgrims Welfare Board in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. • Ebola: Medical academy urges vigilance, stronger border surveillance • AFRICOM releases video of strikes that killed over 20 ISIS fighters in Nigeria • Saudi Arabia declares May 26, 27 as Arafat, Sallah day Governor Umaru Bago, described the completion of the exercise as a reflection of effective partnership, proper management, hard work, commitment, and dedication demonstrated by the state government, the Pilgrims Welfare Board, and all agencies involved in the operation. He commended the 2026 Amirul Hajj and Emir of Agaie, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu, for his leadership and guidance throughout the exercise. The government also commended the security agencies, the medical team, travel agencies, airline personnel, and airport officials for working tirelessly to ensure a smooth, orderly, and hitch-free operation.