Nigeria sets 2027 Hajj fares, fixing payment and data deadlines

Nigeria's National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has announced the official fares for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, setting a clear payment structure for intending pilgrims. The approved fares, determined after consultations with state pilgrims' welfare boards and Saudi service providers, reflect current exchange rates and service costs.

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Under the new arrangement, pilgrims departing from Maiduguri and Yola will pay ₦7,560,822, while those from the northern zone will pay ₦7,672,822. Pilgrims from the southern zone will pay ₦7,882,822.

Pilgrims from the northern and southern zones will face different costs, with those departing from Maiduguri and Yola paying the least at ₦7,560,822. Pilgrims from the broader northern zone will pay ₦7,672,822, while those from the southern zone face the highest cost at ₦7,882,822.

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Intending pilgrims who have already deposited ₦5 million must pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration, while new registrants are advised to proceed with payment through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, or Commissions or through any approved Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) participating bank.

NAHCON has outlined specific payment requirements for both existing and new registrants. Those who have already deposited ₦5 million must settle the remaining balance to finalize their registration. New pilgrims are directed to make payments through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, or Commissions, or via approved Hajj Savings Scheme banks.

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NAHCON has fixed September 26, 2026, as the final and absolute deadline for the complete upload of intending pilgrims’ biometric data on the designated Nusuk-Masar digital platform.

Crucially, the commission has established firm deadlines to ensure the smooth organization of the pilgrimage. The final date for uploading intending pilgrims’ biometric data onto the Saudi-approved Nusuk-Masar digital platform is September 26, 2026. Furthermore, states must remit all 2027 Hajj fares by December 2, 2026, with no extensions granted. NAHCON emphasized that timely remittance is essential for data synchronization and securing pilgrim seats.

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The commission also gave states until December 2, 2026 to remit all 2027 Hajj fares, warning that no extension would be granted.