The Lagos State Pilgrims Welfare Board has finalized the arrangements for the return of the 1,869 pilgrims who participated in this year’s holy pilgrimage. This announcement was made by the Amir-ul-Hajj and Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, during an engagement with the pilgrims in Makkah.
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Layode disclosed that the first group of 188 pilgrims, including the elderly, those with health issues, and the ‘Lagos international Pilgrims’ from the USA and Europe, will depart on Sunday, June 23. They will be on the same flight as the pilgrims from Kebbi State.
He emphasized that the return of the remaining pilgrims will follow a systematic schedule starting on Monday, June 24, with the second batch of pilgrims. The process will adhere to a ‘first-in, first-out’ system, ensuring no preferential treatment is given unless absolutely necessary.
The current arrangement will continue until all pilgrims have been successfully airlifted back home, ensuring an orderly and efficient return process for all participants.
