The Max Air touched down at Prince Mohammad bin Abdu-Aziz International Airport, Madina at midnight Nigerian time with 460 pilgrims from Kogi State.
The officials were at the airport to receive them together with Madina Coordinator, Madina liaison officer and some NAHCON staff.
While addressing the pilgrims the officials called on them to be law-abiding citizens and conduct themselves as good ambassadors of Nigeria and Kogi state.
They urged the pilgrims to pray for their country, their state and their leaders and also wished them a Hajj Mabrur.
As pilgrims are settling down they’re expected to visit the Prophet’s mosque and other historical places within the four days of their stay in Madina.