- Lagos Muslim Pilgrims Board Announces 2027 Hajj Fare
- Sets September 26 Deadline for Pilgrims’ Payment
- Fixes Cost at N7.88m
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed the final fare for intending pilgrims performing the 2027 Hajj in Saudi Arabia at N7,882,822.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the amount is slightly lower than the N7.9 million paid by Lagos pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj.
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The Board Secretary, AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, attributed the reduction to the efforts of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, under its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf.
Ajomagberin said the NAHCON leadership had committed to reducing the cost of Hajj and making the pilgrimage more affordable and seamless 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 complete payment of the N7,882,822 fare on or before September 26, 2026, in line with the deadline set by NAHCON.
According to him, early payment is important to enable the Board to process and secure the pilgrims’ travel documents within the timeframe stipulated by the Saudi Arabian authorities.
Ajomagberin also assured intending pilgrims that the Lagos State Government would continue to prioritise their welfare throughout their stay in the Holy Land.
He said the government would provide standard accommodation, daily meals featuring local delicacies and comfortable transportation within Saudi Arabia.
The pilgrims will also benefit from organised Ziyarah visits to historical sites in Makkah and Madinah.
Other services to be provided by the state include medical care, payment of Basic Travel Allowance, BTA, and support for the slaughtering of Hadayah rams.
The Board secretary reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that Lagos pilgrims have a comfortable and well-organised experience during the 2027 Hajj.
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