Hajj Operations: Arik Air flies 6,000 Pilgrims, As CCO Wins Award

Arik Air says the airline flew about 6,000 pilgrims across the three zones, namely, Lagos, Abuja, and Kano during the just concluded Hajj operations.
A statement from the airline says it has also been commended by the Kano Zone of the Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) for its outstanding contribution to the success of 2023 Hajj operations in the Zone, as the association gave a Gold Award of Excellence to Arik Air’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Capt. Amir Kabiru Gaya for his remarkable contribution to the success of 2023 Hajj operations in the Zone.
While presenting the award of recognition to Arik Air, the Kano Zone of AHOUN led by Alhaji Yahaya Nasidi praised the airline for its professionalism and tenacity throughout the entire process.
Commenting on the award, Arik Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu said: “We sincerely thank the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and AHOUN for the opportunity to be of service to the nation. It was an experience we will always cherish”.
Arik Air’s Chief Commercial Officer, Captain Amir Gaya who was also recognized by AHUON comments: “I want to thank the whole of Kano Zonal executives of AHUON for the award. Thanks to our wonderful team members. We are really pleased to share our expertise and superb service during the Hajj exercise.”