IN BRIEF: NAHCON Chairman visit Saudi Civil Aviation Authority, seeks early allocation of airlift slot

In continuation with the 2025 Hajj preparations, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman had a meeting with the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). In hand to receive the National Hajj Commission Of Nigeria (NAHCON) Chairman was Engineer Mazeen Ahmad Bazuhair.

Discussions were held on slot allocation to Nigerian air carriers for airlift of Nigeria’s pilgrims. Professor Usman briefed the participants on the Commission’s arrangements so far. Engr Bazuhair expressed concern over essential steps yet to be taken to facilitate the timely allocation of airlift slots to the country’s carriers.