The first batch of intending pilgrims from Zamfara State will depart for Jeddah on Friday, 15 May 2026, from Gusau International Airport recently delivered by Governor Dauda Lawal’s rescue administration.
To ensure a smooth 2026 Hajj operation and safeguard the welfare of Zamfara pilgrims, Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the constitution of a 10-member Amirul Hajj Committee
Disclosing the development, the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada said the delegation will monitor the activities of the State Hajj Commission and coordinate the activities of other sub-committees for the general wellbeing of the Zamfara pilgrims throughout the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The first batch of intending pilgrims from Zamfara State will depart for Jeddah on Friday, 15 May 2026, from Gusau International Airport recently completed by Gov Dauda’s rescue administration.
This marks the first time in the state’s history that pilgrims will fly directly to the Holy Land from within Zamfara.
Source: Premium Times
