2019 Hajj: 1,875 FCT pilgrims airlifts to Saudi Arabia

The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board (FCT-MPWB), has disclosed that a total of one thousand eight hundred and seventy five intending pilgrims for this year’s hajj have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia.

A statement from the spokesperson of the Board, Muhammad Lawal Aliyu said the number was airlifted by official air carrier (Flynas airline) in 5 flights.

He also explained that the board has already invited the remaining 375 intending pilgrims in the last flight to report to the camp from todayWednesday 31st July, 2019 for their airlift to Saudi Arabia.

He however revealed that the board has concluded all arrangements for the last batch which would conclude the airlifting of the intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia this year.

He therefore warned the remaining intending pilgrims to report to the camp for the collection of their travel documents and other formalities as scheduled, adding that intending pilgrim who misses his/her flight should have himself/herself to blame.

He further submitted that a total of 2250 intending pilgrims are expected to perform the hajj through the Board this year.

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