The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) concludes the 2026 Hajj return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia. According to reports, the airlift covers the return of more than 38,000 pilgrims and ends the post-Hajj segment of the operation. NAHCON officials state that the exercise is completed and that lessons learned during the return process will be used to improve future Hajj arrangements. One outlet also reports that preparations for the next Hajj cycle are already underway, with plans for 2027 described as in motion alongside the conclusion of the 2026 operation. The coverage focuses on the operational completion and the scale of the return movement, rather than on specific incidents or changes in policy. Overall, the reports describe NAHCON’s finalization of the airlift logistics and its intention to apply operational experience to enhance subsequent Hajj travel planning for Nigerian pilgrims.