NCAA Engages Stakeholders Ahead of 2026 Hajj Operations

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) held a stakeholders’ meeting on Hajj operations at the Authority’s Headquarters in Abuja today, 13 April 2026, to assess the level of preparedness for the 2026 Hajj airlift.

In his address, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, represented by the Director of Aerodrome & Airspace Standards, who also serves as Chairman of the NCAA Hajj In-House Committee, Alhaji Ahmad Abba mni, stated that the meeting was held to assess preparedness, identify gaps, and address potential challenges ahead of the 2026 Hajj airlift.

The highlight of the meeting included briefings by Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood, who joined virtually, as well as updates 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 meeting included representatives of FLYNAS, UMZA Aviation, Air Peace, Max Air, Saudi Airlines, Flyadeal, and the Association of Hajj & Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON).

Senior NCAA officials present 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, representing the Director of Finance and Accounts.

The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, briefly joined members of staff and stakeholders for a group photograph at the end of the meeting.