Hajj 2026: Lagos Presents Certificates to 1,600 Pilgrims as 1,032 Return Home
By Our Reporter
The Lagos State Government has presented certificates of participation to all 1,600 pilgrims who performed the 2026 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in recognition of the pilgrims’ responsiveness and exemplary conduct throughout the pilgrimage.
The certificates were presented on Wednesday in Makkah by Local Government Coordinators on behalf of the Amir-ul-Hajj and Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode.
Layode praised the pilgrims for making the state proud, calling them "shining lights and good examples for others to emulate."
The Amir-ul-Hajj urged them to apply the lessons of endurance, discipline, and resilience learned during the Hajj to their future endeavors and relationships.
Meanwhile, 1,032 pilgrims have been airlifted home from Saudi Arabia. The second and third batches arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hon. Layode said the homebound journey was proceeding smoothly in line with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) schedule.
The Amir-ul-Hajj confirmed that the remaining pilgrims would be airlifted on the fourth and fifth flights scheduled for Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13.
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