The Arik Air Monday has resumed the airlift of private pilgrims going for this year’s hajj in Lagos.
A total of 413 pilgrims were airlifted from the Murtala Muhammed International (MMIA), Lagos to Medina, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The airline is expected to operate from Lagos, Abuja and Kano simultaneously to clear the backlog of pilgrims going to Jeddah and Medina for the 2023 pilgrimage.
The pilgrims airlifted are those registered with the association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON), most of whom have been left stranded at the airport for days.
The airline in a statement by its spokesman, Adebanji Ola, appreciated the pilgrims for their understanding and patience.
Arik Air promised the intending pilgrims that it will airlift all of them while also thanking the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for its assistance in resolving the issues which led to the initial suspension of the hajj operations.
The intending pilgrims who were stranded in Lagos staged protests weekend.
