Sokoto Pilgrims Get 46kg of Luggage Ahead of Return Trip from Hajj 2026

Sokoto Pilgrims Get 46kg of Luggage Ahead of Return Trip from Hajj 2026



By Aminu Suleman 

 Sokoto State pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj have started receiving their. return-journey luggage, with each pilgrim issued two 23kg bags by the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.
The distribution follows the new luggage policy by NAHCON for this year’s pilgrimage. Under the updated guideline, every pilgrim is now entitled to 54kg total allowance, up from the 40kg approved in previous years. The two 23kg bags account for 46kg, with the remaining 8kg covered by hand luggage.
Officials said the move is to ease the burden on pilgrims as they prepare to pack hadiah_ and other items before departure from Saudi Arabia.
 
The Pilgrims Welfare Agency described the distribution as part of its effort to ensure comfort and convenience for Sokoto pilgrims throughout the spiritual journey. Teams were deployed across pilgrims’ accommodations in Makkah and Madinah to deliver the bags directly.
The agency confirmed all Sokoto pilgrims will receive the bags ahead of the return flights.
 
The statement was signed and issued to newsmen by Faruku Umar 
Head of Information and Communications  
Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Sokoto

Popular posts from this blog

Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto Approves Tour Of Completed And Ongoing Projects

Image
Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto Approves Tour Of Completed And  Ongoing Projects  The Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has graciously approved a comprehensive Project Tour to be undertaken by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, across selected local government areas of the state. The week-long exercise is designed to enable journalists to assess, document, and report on completed and ongoing projects executed under the present administration as part of efforts to promote transparency and public awareness of government achievements. According to the itinerary released by the Union, the tour is scheduled to commence on Monday, November 10, 2025, with visits to Sokoto North and Sokoto South Local Government Areas.  The team will proceed to Wamakko and Kware on Tuesday, November 11, and then to Dange-Shuni and Bodinga on Wednesday, November 12. On Thursday, November 13, the journalists will inspect pro...
Read more

Gov, Aliyu Inaugurates SON's Newly Completed Complex, Vows To Enhance Local Production

Image
Gov, Aliyu Inaugurates SON's Newly Completed Complex, Vows To Enhance Local Production From Aminu Suleiman  The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting policies that encourage industrial development, enhance local production,and attract investment into the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto gave the assurance at the inauguration of the newly completed office complex of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), located in the Kasarawa area of the state. Speaking through his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, the Governor said the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base and promoting quality assurance. Governor Ahmed Aliyu described the inauguration of the SON complex as a reflection of the deepening collaboration between the Federal Government and the Sokoto State Government in advancing quality infrastructure, industrial growth, and consumer protection...
Read more

NAHCON, Sokoto PWA To Collaborate For The Successful Conduct Of The 2026 Hajj Exercise

Image
NAHCON, Sokoto PWA To Collaborate For The Successful Conduct Of The 2026 Hajj Exercise From Aminu Suleiman   The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) are set to strengthen their collaboration for the successful conduct of the 2026 Hajj exercise and beyond.  This assurance was given by the Chairman of Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, during a courtesy visit by the newly posted NAHCON Zonal Director, Alhaji Mustapha Abbas. Alhaji Aliyu Musa expressed his commitment to fostering a closer working relationship between the Agency and NAHCON, emphasizing the importance of synergy in ensuring the welfare and successful participation of Sokoto State pilgrims in the Hajj. Responding, NAHCON Zonal Director Alhaji Mustapha Abbas assured of the Commission's continued support to the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.  He reiterated NAHCON's dedication to working with state agencies li...
Read more