Hajj 2026: Bauchi Pilgrims Board Releases Manifest for First Airlift
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has released the manifest for its first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise, with 323 pilgrims scheduled for the inaugural flight to Saudi Arabia.
The board disclosed that the development forms part of the final phase of preparations for the commencement of airlift operations for pilgrims from the state.
According to the manifest, the first flight comprises intending pilgrims drawn from various local government areas across Bauchi State, alongside officials expected to coordinate welfare and logistics during the pilgrimage.
The board urged all affected pilgrims to verify their names and relevant travel details to avoid last-minute complications ahead of departure.
It also advised pilgrims to comply strictly with all travel guidelines, documentation requirements and medical protocols stipulated for the Hajj operation.
The release of the manifest signals the operational readiness of the state’s Hajj administration as authorities intensifies arrangements for the seamless transportation of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
