The first batch of 410 pilgrims from Kebbi State who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia are back home.
The pilgrims, from Arewa and Jega Local Government Areas, touched down at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, by 9.42 pm on Saturday aboard Flynas Airline A330 – 900 Airbus.
Their arrival marked the commencement of home bound journey of Nigerian Pilgrims from the Holy Land to the country, as Kebbi State was the launch pad for the airlift operation to the Hajj one month ago.
All males and females who disembarked the aircraft were in good condition of health and appeared well fed.
A female pilgrim, Hajiya Barakah Maishanu, was full of appreciation to Kebbi State Government who facilitated their comfortability and care through the Pilgrims Welfare Agency during their stay in Makkah and Madinah as well as their safe return to Kebbi.
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Speaking to Newsmen shortly after the arrival of the pilgrims, Chairman of the 12 member reception Committee, the State Head of Civil Service, Safiyanu Garba Bena, who led the welcoming party to receive the pilgrims, was highly elated about the smooth conduct of the Hajj operation.
“A total of 410 pilgrims came back to Kebbi this night, (Saturday, 22/6/2024), as you can see, they are in good health and were evacuated together with their luggage from Saudi Arabia back home”,
Kebbi commenced the outward journey to the Hajj 2024 and the first to start the return airlift.
The Chairman, Reception Committee, announced that the second batch of Pilgrims have been scheduled to land at the Airport today Sunday.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
