The Board Secretary of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, says all 1,600 pilgrims from the state have been successfully transported to Makkah for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
Ajomagberin said this in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Makkah.
He said the board was meticulous in ensuring that all necessary processes were completed for the seamless airlift of the pilgrims.
“It has been a tremendous task moving this number of people from Lagos to Saudi Arabia, but we did a great job.
“We completed all the necessary processes, including obtaining visas, conducting medical screenings and ensuring that all travel documents were properly processed.
“We were able to achieve this with the support of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). We are working closely with them.
“We thank Allah that we successfully mobilize five flights from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia,” he said.
Ajomagberin commended NAHCON for providing decent accommodation and feeding for Lagos pilgrims in Madinah.
“NAHCON has always been supportive. They are in charge of the pilgrims in Madinah and did their best to make us comfortable,” he said.
He advised the pilgrims to maintain good character and see themselves as ambassadors of Lagos State and Nigeria.
He also urged them to pray for the state and for peace in Nigeria.
