The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N7,882,822 as the final fare for intending pilgrims from the state who plan to perform the 2027 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
The fare is lower than the N7.9 million paid by pilgrims in the previous Hajj exercise.
The Board Secretary, AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, attributed the reduction to efforts by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf.
Ajomagberin said the NAHCON chairman had, since assuming office, pledged to reduce the cost of Hajj and make the pilgrimage more convenient for Nigerian pilgrims.
“The credit for this reduction goes to the NAHCON Chairman, who since assuming office has pledged to work towards reducing the Hajj fare and making the exercise seamless for Nigerian pilgrims,” he said.
He urged intending pilgrims to pay the approved fare on or before 26 September 2026, the deadline set by NAHCON.
According to him, early payment would enable the Board to secure travel documents within the timeframe stipulated by the Saudi Arabian authorities.
Ajomagberin also reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to the welfare of pilgrims throughout their stay in Saudi Arabia.
He said the government would continue to provide standard accommodation, daily meals featuring local delicacies, comfortable transportation within Saudi Arabia and organised Ziyarah visits to historical sites in Makkah and Madinah.
The Board secretary added that the state government would provide adequate medical services, pay pilgrims’ Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) and support the slaughtering of Hadayah rams, among other services.
He urged intending pilgrims to meet the payment deadline to facilitate proper planning and preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage.
