By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the return of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj operations.
The final flight departed Jeddah yesterday with 89 pilgrims and arrived in Kaduna hours later. 
The return flights spanned 20 days, having started on June 13.
NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullah Saleh Usman, thanked Allah for granting Nigerians a smooth and successful Hajj exercise.
He attributed the success to the spirit of unity and cooperation demonstrated by officials of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, airline operators and other service providers, as well as adherence of the pilgrims to laid-down guidelines
The commission boss urged the pilgrims to continue praying for Nigeria to overcome its challenges and to remember the nation’s leaders in their supplications.
Usman reminded them that Hajj is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships that foster peace and harmony.
The NAHCON boss advised them to sustain the ties of friendship they established during their pilgrimage.
NAHCON, he said, would continue to improve in its mandate for Nigerian pilgrims in line with global best practices.
