Nigeria: Gov Lawal makes history as first Hajj flight departs Gusau International Airport — Africa Links 24

Governor Dauda Lawal on Friday described the departure of the first Hajj flight from the newly constructed Gusau International Airport as a historic milestone for Zamfara State, saying the project fulfilled a major campaign promise of his administration.

The statement announcing the development was issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, on Friday.

According to the statement, the inaugural flight, operated by Max Air with flight number NGL270, departed the airport…