Nigeria, May 9 -- The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has concluded the airlift of intending pilgrims from the state to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, with the final batch of 223 pilgrims departing Ilorin on Saturday morning.

The pilgrims departed aboard a Max Air flight from the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin at about 6:05 a.m.

Speaking shortly before the departure, the Chairman of the Board, Professor Mashood-Mahmud Jimba, expressed appreciation to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for what he described as consistent support toward the successful coordination and transportation of pilgrims from the state.

Jimba said the smooth conduct of the exercise was made possible through the c...