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February 21, 2026
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2023 Hajj; First batch of 549 Kogi pilgrims arrives Saudi Arabia successfully

The first batch of Pilgrims from kogi state for the 2023 hajj exercise have arrive the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The 549 pilgrims left, the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport and arrived Jeddah by 3pm, Saudi time enroute Madina.

According to the Kogi Hajj Commission officials, the journey was smooth.

The source added that, the second batch of 177 would be airlifted on Tuesday, same time.

A total of 726 pilgrims from Kogi State would be performing the 2023 Hajj exercise.

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