The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a downward review of the Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage.
This followed a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the commission to reduce the hajj fare to lift some burdens off the shoulders of intending pilgrims.
The fare reduction is offering significant financial relief to prospective Nigerian pilgrims across all operational zones.
The revised figures, released by the commission which operates under the Presidency, show a reduction of up to N792,943.83 from the initial 2025 Hajj fare, depending on the pilgrim’s departure zone.
The largest reduction was recorded for pilgrims in the Southern Zone, where the fare has been reduced by N792,943.83. The revised cost for the Southern Zone now stands at N7,991,141.76, down from the previous N8,784,085.59.
Pilgrims departing from the Northern Zone have a reduction of N760,915.83, bringing the revised fare to N7,696,769.76.
Also, the Borno and Adamawa Zone, which has the lowest fare nationally, has a new rate of N7,579,020.96, reflecting a saving of N748,104.63.
The commission also announced December 5 as the payment deadline.
Also, the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged intending pilgrims to complete their payments by December 5.
A statement by the board’s Secretary, AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, emphasised the need for prompt and complete payment before or on the deadline.
The secretary said new policies of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which prioritises early planning, documentation and visa processing, have made strict adherence to the December 5 deadline a necessity.
He urged intending pilgrims who have made part-payment to immediately pay the balance while those who have paid above N7,991,141.76 are assured of their refund after necessary reconciliation by the Accounts department.
Ajomagberin urged those who have not paid any part of their fare to do the needful before the deadline.
The secretary promised that for the board to ensure adequate awareness and patronage, it would intensify its advocacy and sensitisation campaign across the 57 local government areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.
He said these would include visits to the council chairmen, religious leaders, traditional rulers and major individual sponsors and organisations.
Ajomagberin expressed appreciation to the state government and stakeholders for their support and contributions.
The secretary reaffirmed the board’s commitment to delivering a seamless, transparent and spiritually enriching Hajj experience for all Lagos State pilgrims.
