Press Release
The return flight of Kebbi State pilgrims who performed the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia is scheduled to commence on Friday, June 13, 2025.
This was disclosed by the Secretary of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA), Sani Labaran, during the distribution of luggage to pilgrims at the Kauran Gwandu House in Makkah, designated for the first and second return flights.
Labaran stated that following the successful completion of the 2025 Hajj exercise, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has scheduled the first batch of return flights to begin on June 13, with Kebbi State among the first states to be airlifted back home.
“In preparation for this, the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has commenced the distribution of luggage to pilgrims,” he said.
He further explained that luggage for pilgrims on the first to fourth flights is being distributed, while the distribution for the fifth flight and subsequent groups will pause for a two-day break before resuming.
According to the schedule:
First flight includes pilgrims from Shanga, Koko-Besse, and Suru Local Government Areas.
Second flight includes pilgrims from Jega LGA, Kebbi Government Officials (KGO), and those who paid directly through the Agency.
Third flight covers pilgrims from Birnin Kebbi 1 & 2, Kalgo, Gwandu, and Agency-sponsored or Government officials.
Fourth flight includes pilgrims from Arewa, other Agency-sponsored pilgrims, and Government officials.
Each pilgrim is entitled to 32 kilograms of main luggage and 8 kilograms of hand luggage, totaling 40 kilograms.
Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser ( SA) on Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kebbi State
Kebbi 2025 Hajj Committee
9/6/ 2025
