The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday announced the completion of 2019 hajj outbound transportation of Nigerian pilgrims expected to participate in the 2019 hajj in Saudi Arabia.

The announcement was made by the head of Public affairs division of NAHCON Fatima Usara, shortly after the last flight conveying NAHCON officials departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to Saudi Arabia.

According to Usara, 2019 hajj operation spanned ninety three (93) flight that conveyed forty four thousand four hundred and fifty  (44, 450) pilgrims from State pilgrim’s welfare boards.

“The last aircraft that departed Abuja this Wednesday transported 301 pilgrims left behind from various states of the federation. Consequently, NAHCON officials are expected to depart the country for Saudi Arabia having certified that no pilgrim is left behind”.

“The management and staff of NAHCON commend all 2019 air carriers for joining hands and working round the clock to beat the deadline despite some hurdles encountered during the airlift,” she said.

The commission also commended the tireless efforts of the state pilgrims welfare boards and other stakeholders for the success of the exercise.

According to her, the commission also hopes to enjoy similar sense of teamwork for the success of the exercise when bringing the pilgrims back. (NAN).