Ogun pilgrims land in Saudi as Gateway Airport begins first international flight

Ogun State’s Gateway Airport marks its first international flight, transporting 345 Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise.

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May 4, 2026 · 09:15 · 5 min read

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Ogun State’s Gateway Airport marks its first international flight, transporting 345 Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise.

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