The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency said that airlift of pilgrims to Nigeria will commence the 15th June 2026 from the Holy Land.
A statement signed by the board public relations officer Ibrahim Datti said announcing the date on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Agency, Malam Salihu S. Abubakar, stated that all pilgrims will be airlifted back home in the same order in which they arrived in Saudi Arabia.
He explained that pilgrims who came on the first flight will return on the first flight, and subsequent groups will also return according to their respective flight schedules.
The Chairman further emphasized that no pilgrim will be allowed to change or choose a different return flight outside the arrangement made by the Agency.
He urged all pilgrims to cooperate with officials and adhere strictly to the return schedule, to ensure a smooth and successful return journey.