The Commission has fixed 21st May 2023 as the inaugural flight for the 2023 Hajj operations. At the occasion, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan promises Nigerian pilgrims a seamless pilgrimage as they will be flown to Saudi Arabia in good time for the Hajj. He admonishes the approved airlines to be above board because the Commission will have zero tolerance for flight delays, cancellations and positioning of low-capacity aircraft for the operation.
The Saudi Arabia Hajj authorities allotted 95,000 slots to Nigeria for this Hajj. The Kingdom expects from all over the world three million pilgrims for this Hajj. may Allah grant all intending pilgrims safety, Ameen.