National Hajj Commission of Nigeria announces 2027 hajj fares, sets deadlines

These fares were approved by the Federal Government after consultations with the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and service providers in Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims from the Maiduguri/Yola zone will pay N7,560,822, those from the Northern Zone N7,672,822, and those from the Southern Zone N7,882,822. The approved fares consider prevailing exchange rates and service costs.

Intending pilgrims who have already deposited N5m are required to pay the outstanding balance, which ranges from N2,560,822 to N2,882,822. New registrants must make payments through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies or Commissions, or approved Hajj Savings Scheme participating banks. NAHCON has set September 26, 2026, as the final deadline for uploading intending pilgrims’ biometric data on the Nusuk-Masar digital platform, and December 2, 2026, for states to remit all 2027 Hajj fares.

The commission emphasized that these deadlines are strict, with no extensions, and failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of allocated Hajj slots.