Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced Tuesday 17th, June,2025 as the first Flight Schedule for the airlift of the State Pilgrims back to Niger State, after successfully completing the 2025 Hajj rituals in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Pilgrims are to depart Makkah to Jeddah Airport in the early hours of 3:am on Tuesday and the flight is expected to takeoff from the King Abdul-Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 2:45 pm to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport,Minna.
A total number of 485 Pilgrims from Mashegu and Mariga local government will be airlifted using UMZA Aviation Services with consideration of some pilgrims suffering from health challenges and are undergoing medical treatments.
Already the weighing of luggages for the first batch of Pilgrims has started yesterday, ahead of the Tuesday first airlift, and the weighing of the next batch continues on daily basis until the final batch.
The itinerary of the subsequent flights would be communicated accordingly In due course as the event unfolds for an efficient arrangements and smooth journey of all pilgrims back home from the exercise.
It should be noted that Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board is working tirelessly for a seamless and well-organized travel plan that prioritize the safety, comfort, and convenience of all pilgrims from the State.
