The last flight with 278 pilgrims has returned to Birnin kebbi from Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening after the conclusion of 2026 Hajj excercise.
Speaking with Journalists at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Ambursa in Birnin Kebbi, the Amirul-Hajji, Alhaji Jafar Ahmad Jega said this year’s excercise was conducted successfully in accordance with the state Pilgrims Welfare Agency’s schedules and Saudi authorities rules and regulations.
The Amirul-Hajji further disclosed that all the Pilgrims from the state were treated well, in terms of feeding, accommodation and all other activities for the Welfare of Pilgrims.
He commended Governor Nasir Idris for providing conducive environment and welfare services to both the agency and the Pilgrims.
Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of PWA, Faruku Aliyu Musa Enabo told Journalists that the last Plight were 278 Pilgrims mainly from Maiyama Local Government, State Government officials and one each from Dandi and Fakai Local Government Areas.
He Commended Journalists for reporting activities of the exercise instant enviously right from day-one to the last flight.
The Chairman also commended the efforts of various committees and sub- committees including the hajji-guides for their unwavering efforts and dedication towards the successful conduct of the excercise.
