20th January 2025
Agency Report
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced the 2025 Hajj fare, with intending pilgrims from Southern states expected to pay N8.7 million, while those from Borno and Adamawa zones will pay N8.3 million.
The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in a statement by its Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs Fatima Usara, on Monday in Abuja.
Usman also said that intending pilgrims from the Northern Zone would pay N8.4 million as Hajj fare for the 2025 pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
He described the fare as the result of extensive deliberations with key stakeholders, including the presidency and state pilgrims’ boards.
The statement read, “The 2025 Hajj fare for Borno and Adamawa zone’s intending pilgrims is N8.33 million. Similarly, the cost for intending pilgrims from the Southern states is N8.78 million, while pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay N8.46 million.
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“This modest effort was achieved after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in the decision-making process”
The chairman urged prospective pilgrims to take note of the timelines and the Saudi guidelines while emphasizing the importance of early payment and timely registration to avoid last-minute inconveniences.
For more details and a breakdown of the fare, NAHCON directed pilgrims to visit its official website or contact their state pilgrims’ welfare boards.
The chairman thanked the presidency and other stakeholders for their support, emphasizing that the commission remains committed to ensuring a seamless Hajj experience for all Nigerian pilgrims.
