20,469 pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia – NAHCON

The command and control centre of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON has airlifted 20,469 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.

Head, public affairs unit of NAHCON, Fatima Sanda Usara gave the number in a statement.

She said more pilgrims would be airlifted in coming days.

The latest among those airlifted were 419 pilgrims from Oyo state who departed Lagos for Medinah this morning.

Meanwhile, the chairman of the two holy mosques in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Abdulazeez have urged pilgrims to respect the laid down rules by authorities of the country during their entire stay.

They enjoined the pilgrims to be good ambassadors of their country and avoid distractions capable of maligning their religious obligation in the country.