The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced that it will begin airlifting 2025, with the intention of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj on May 14.
The Executive Chairman of the Agency, Malam Salihu Abubakar, made the announcement in a statement by Malam Yunusa Abdullahi, its Public Relations Officer, on Tuesday in Kaduna.
Abubakar disclosed that a total of 4,060 pilgrims from Kaduna State were expected to perform the Hajj, with UMZA Airline serving as the official carrier for their airlift to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He said that all pilgrims would undergo comprehensive medical screening at the Hajj Transit Camp in Mando as part of the mandatory pre-departure protocols.
“In compliance with international and Saudi Arabian health regulations, all female pilgrims are required to undergo pregnancy tests before departure,” he said.
He urged all intending pilgrims to strictly adhere to the rules and guidelines set by the Saudi authorities, emphasising the importance of discipline, group coordination, and personal safety throughout the pilgrimage.
He assured that the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency was fully committed to ensuring a hassle-free and spiritually fulfilling Hajj experience for all pilgrims.
“The Agency appreciates the cooperation of all stakeholders and calls on the public to support the pilgrims with prayers for a successful and safe journey, “Abubakar added.
Madukwe B. Nwabuisi is an accomplished journalist renown for his fearless reporting style and extensive expertise in the field. He is an investigative journalist, who has established himself as a kamikaze reporter.