The Nigerian Government has officially approved four airlines to transport pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman.
The approved airlines are Air Peace Ltd., Fly-Nas, Max Air, and UMZA Aviation Services Ltd.
These airlines were selected from a pool of 11 applicants after a rigorous screening process conducted by a 32-member Aviation Screening Committee.
The committee included representatives from State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and aviation authorities.
In addition to the approved airlines, three cargo carriers have also been selected for the 2025 Hajj operations. The companies are Aglow Aviation Support Services Ltd., Cargozeal Technology Ltd., and Qualla Investment Ltd.
Prof. Usman congratulated the selected firms and urged them to deliver on their commitments made during the screening process.
He also signed the 2025 Hajj Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on behalf of the Nigerian Government.
