After extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders and the necessary approval from the appropriate authorities, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reviewed Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage.
A statement signed and made available to newsmen by the Deputy Director Information and Public Relations of the commission Fatima Sanda Usara on behalf of the NAHCON Chairman, reeled the reviewed prices as follows:
“Maiduguri/Yola Zone: N7,579,020.96 (previously N8,118,033.67)
Northern Zone: N7,696,769.76 (previously N8,244,813.67)
Southern Zone: N7,991,141.76 (previously N8,561,013.67)
The revised fares were computed based on an exchange rate of N1,443 per US Dollar.
Consequently, intending pilgrims from the respective zones will enjoy reductions of N539,013, N548,043.91, and N569,871.91 respectively”.
The statement encouraged intending pilgrims to ensure timely payment of their Hajj fares.
“Considering time constraints and Saudi Arabia’s payment framework, intending pilgrims are advised to complete their Hajj fare remittances by 5th December 2026”.
This is to accommodate all transfers to NAHCON’s IBAN account before Saudi Arabia’s deadline.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set 21st December as deadline for transferring of all funds for basic services contract and has vowed not to extend the date.
Meanwhile, transfers into IBAN accounts take 10 days to 2 weeks before being credited which may be impossible to beat without the deadline shifted earlier, which is the 5th of December.
In a meeting yesterday Monday, it was announced that previous slots allocation to states no longer stands and is a matter of states that remit their Hajj fares earlier will secure slots for the registered number- first-come-first-served.
In his submission, the Chairman Forum of States, Alhaji Idris Almakura called on his members to conclude their assignments in Saudi Arabia within the quickest possible time and return to Nigeria immediately to mobilize for Hajj registration, considering the seriousness of the time condition given to Nigeria to fill its quota for the 2025 Hajj.