The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) has assured pilgrims and the general public of its readiness to seamlessly conduct the 2017 hajj operations.

The Managing Director of FAAN, Engr Saleh Dunoma, gave the assurance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport(NAIA),Abuja recently, while inspecting facilities at the airport.

According to Dunoma, the 2017 Hajj operations will kick off at Abuja, with three major carriers viz: FlyNas Airline, Azman Airline and Max Air that have already been licensed to airlift pilgrims at Abuja from the  July 31, 2017.

Admonishing pilgrims to get to the airport early to avoid missing their flights, the MD noted that every requirement aimed at ensuring the safety, security and comfortability of pilgrims have been met.

He expressed confidence that the Hajj operations woulld be successful, as he wished all pilgrims a successful pilgrimage.