Olawunmi Ajibike
The 2026 Hajj Flag-Off and Inaugural Flight Ceremony has commenced at Gateway International Airport, marking the official start of this year’s pilgrimage airlift operations.
The event signals a key step in ensuring the smooth and well-coordinated departure of intending pilgrims.
It has attracted top government officials, aviation stakeholders, and religious leaders, all present to supervise the exercise and ensure a hitch-free process.
Beyond the immediate significance of the pilgrimage, the ceremony highlights the rising strategic relevance of the airport as a major aviation hub.
It reinforces its role as a gateway for both international travel and domestic connectivity.
The development also reflects the broader infrastructural and economic drive of the Ogun State government under Dapo Abiodun, with ongoing efforts to position the state as a focal point for global engagement and economic expansion.
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
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