Arik Air is working closely with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to ensure that all international pilgrims registered with the Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) are transported within the time frame allotted for this year’s exercise.

“Already, we have deployed additional aircraft for the exercise and are now wrapping up the airlift in Lagos, Abuja and Kano.

“The initial hitch which occurred during the airlift is highly regrettable.

“We want to thank the leadership of NAHCON for its intervention and also appeal for the understanding of the pilgrims and tour operators,” Arik Air said in a statement.

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By Pearl Ngwama

Pearl Ngwama is a prominent Nigerian media professional, an advocate of Nigeria Transport Sector development and Managing Director of JustAlive Communications Ltd, publishers of JustNet News. She is the convener of the annual Nigeria Transport Summit.

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