PILGRIMS embarking on Hajj from Nigeria, particularly Abuja have been assured of the readiness of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to seamlessly conduct the 2017 operations and provide safety and security.
The Managing Director of the Authority, Engr Saleh Dunoma, made the disclosure at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport recently, while inspecting facilities at the airport recently.
According to Dunoma, the 2017 hajj operations will kick off at Abuja, with 3 major carriers viz; FlyNas Airline, Azman Airline and Max Air already licensed to airlift pilgrims at Abuja from the July 31, 2017.
Admonishing pilgrims to get to the airport early to avoid missing their flights, the MD noted that every requirement aimed at ensuring the safety, security and comfort of pilgrims have been met already.
The MD expressed confidence that the hajj operations will be successful, as he wished all pilgrims a successful pilgrimage.