January 20, (THEWILL) – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced N8.7 million as the Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from Southern States and N8.3 million for those from Borno and Adamawa zones.
Executive Chairman of the Commission, Prof Abdullahi Usman, in a statement issued on Monday, by NAHCON Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs Fatima Usara, said intending pilgrims from the Northern Zone would pay N8.4 million as Hajj fare for the 2025 pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Usman said the hajj fare was an outcome of extensive engagement and collaboration with all the stakeholders. He appreciated the support of the Presidency and the Forum of Executive Secretaries of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies, and Commissions.
“The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), under the leadership of its Chairman, Prof Abdullahi Usman, is pleased to announce the hajj fare for the 2025 season.
“The fare was announced as a sequel to the approval from the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The 2025 Hajj fare for Borno and Adamawa zones’ intending pilgrims is N8.33 million. Similarly, the cost of the 2025 Hajj for intending pilgrims from the Southern states is N8.78 million, while intending pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay N8.46 million”, he said.
Usman said the leadership of NAHCON, in collaboration with a representative of the Presidency, Malam Ameen Amshi, Special Assistant to the President, Special Duties, did their best to maintain the hajj fare within the same range as previously charged.
“This modest effort on the fare was reached after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in this important decision-making process. For further details and a breakdown of the fare, please visit the NAHCON website at nahcon.gov.ng or through the States ’Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards.”
The chairman urged prospective pilgrims to note the timelines and Saudi guidelines while emphasising the importance of early payment and timely registration to avoid last-minute inconveniences.
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