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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced approved fares ranging from ₦7,560,822 to ₦7,882,822 for the 2027 Hajj, depending on pilgrims’ departure zones.
The commission disclosed this in a public notice issued on Friday, stating that the fares were approved by the Federal Government following consultations with the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and key service providers in Saudi Arabia.
According to NAHCON, pilgrims departing from the Maiduguri/Yola Zone will pay ₦7,560,822, while those from the Northern Zone will pay ₦7,672,822.
Pilgrims from the Southern Zone will pay the highest fare of ₦7,882,822.
The commission said the approved fares were determined after taking into consideration prevailing exchange rates and the cost of services required for the pilgrimage.
“In line with the principle of transparency, cost-efficiency, and the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announces the 2027 Hajj fares approved by the Federal Government,” the commission stated.
NAHCON explained that intending pilgrims who had already deposited ₦5 million would be required to pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration.
Consequently, pilgrims who have paid the initial ₦5 million will have outstanding balances of ₦2,560,822 for the Maiduguri/Yola Zone, ₦2,672,822 for the Northern Zone and ₦2,882,822 for the Southern Zone.
The commission also directed new registrants to make payments through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies or Commissions, or through approved participating banks under the Hajj Savings Scheme.
Meanwhile, NAHCON has fixed September 26, 2026, as the final deadline for the complete upload of intending pilgrims’ biometric data on the designated Nusuk-Masar digital platform.
It also directed states to complete the remittance of all 2027 Hajj fares by December 2, 2026.
“In strict compliance with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s policy, 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, while remittance of all 2027 Hajj fares by states must be completed by 2nd December 2026,” the commission stated.
NAHCON stressed that there would be no extension beyond the stipulated deadlines, explaining that data synchronisation and seat allocation depended entirely on timely remittances and completion of the required biometric processes.
The commission further warned that failure to meet the deadlines would result in the forfeiture of allocated Hajj slots.
“The commission wishes to emphasise that failure to meet the set deadlines will result in forfeiture of the allocated Hajj slots,” NAHCON stated.
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