Nigeria, May 10 -- The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has formally flagged off the inaugural flight from Nigeria for the 2025 Hajj.

The flight took off in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

At the event, Mr Shettima called for excellence, discipline, and a sense of national responsibility from all stakeholders involved in organising the pilgrimage.

Mr Shettima, who was the special guest of honour, arrived in the company of Abubakar Bello, chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Jafaru Alli, chairman of the House Committee on Hajj Affairs.

The entourage was received by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, Hajj officials and traditional rulers.

Speaking at the event, monitored by PREM...