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September 12, 2019
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON hasconcluded the transportation of pilgrims back home with the last flight NGL MaxAir, signifying the end of 2019 Hajj operations.
Head of Public Affairs of the commission, FatimaUsara, said this in a statement in Abuja.
She quoted the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer ofthe Commission, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad as expressing gratitude to the Almightyfor facilitating the successful conclusion, three days ahead of schedule.
The exercise that started on August 17th and spanned26 days, witnessed the transportation of more than 40,000 pilgrims by thecommission to Saudi Arabia in 91 trips, 50 journalists covering and about 350 medicalpersonnel, among others.
This is in addition to many officers of thecommission, who traveled to the holy land to ensured the success of theexercise.
The NAHCON boss congratulated and commendedstakeholders, such as pilgrims welfare board officials and their executives fortheir patience, dedication and support to their respective pilgrims.