Nigeria, April 27 -- The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the commencement of airlift arrangements for intending pilgrims, with the first batch scheduled to depart on May 12, 2025, from Ilorin International Airport to Saudi Arabia.
Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, made this announcement during an enlightenment program for pilgrims at the Board's premises in Ilorin. He confirmed that vaccination for the pilgrims will begin tomorrow, while the distribution of uniforms is set for Wednesday, followed by the distribution of travel bags on Friday.
The state will organize four flights, each accommodating 550 pilgrims, with a total of 2,174 intending pilgrims from Kwara. The subsequent fli...