The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has held a stakeholders’ meeting on Hajj operations to evaluate preparations for the 2026 Hajj airlift.
The meeting took place, at the NCAA Headquarters in Abuja, bringing together key aviation and pilgrimage stakeholders to review readiness and address potential operational challenges ahead of the airlift exercise.
In his address, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, represented by the Director of Aerodrome & Airspace Standards and Chairman of the NCAA Hajj In-House Committee, Alhaji Ahmad Abba, said the engagement was convened to assess preparedness, identify gaps, and strengthen coordination among relevant agencies.
He noted that the success of the Hajj airlift depends on effective collaboration between aviation regulators, service providers, and pilgrimage authorities.
The meeting featured updates and briefings from representatives of key agencies, including the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
Airline operators present at the session included FLYNAS, UMZA Aviation Services, Air Peace, Max Air, Saudi Airlines, Flyadeal, and the Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON).
Senior NCAA officials in attendance included the Deputy General Manager, Cost Recovery, Alhassan Balarabe; Flight Operations Inspector, Capt. Ibrahim Yunusa; and the Deputy General Manager, Finance and Accounts, Alh. Aminu Illo, who represented the Director of Finance and Accounts.
The NCAA reiterated its commitment to ensuring seamless coordination and safety in all aspects of the 2026 Hajj airlift exercise.
