The Lagos State Government has stated that the state’s 2023 Hajj pilgrims would commence their return journey today (Friday).
According to The PUNCH, this was disclosed by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board through a press statement.
The board disclosed that the return journey would begin “with a ‘special flight’ expected to airlift all the elderly and those with medical challenges,” adding that “the airlifting exercise would run through July 8, 9, and 10 until the 22nd of July, when the officials would be airlifted.”
Also, speaking on subsequent pilgrimages, Elegushi said, “As of next year, the purchase of the Hajj form, payment for the Hajj fare, and all other processes will be done online in order to reduce paperwork and time.”
Meanwhile, Governor Sanwo-Olu has expressed sympathy to the family of Alhaja Kuburat Shekoni, who died in Makkah in the early hours of Wednesday after completing the Hajj ceremonies.
