THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced the Hajj fare for the 2025 pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
According to the Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Usman, intending pilgrims from the Southern states will pay Eight Million, Seven Hundred Thousand Naira (N8,700,000.00), while those from Borno and Adamawa Zone will pay Eight Million Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N8,3000,000.00. Pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay Eight Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira N8,400,000.00) only.
The announcement was made on Monday (today).
NAHCON boss, in a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director Information and Publication, maintains that the fare was a result of extensive collaboration with all stakeholders. He expressed gratitude to the presidency and the Forum of Executive Secretaries of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions for their support.
The full statement from the Commission is hereunder reproduced.
NAHCON Announces 2025 Hajj Fare
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), under the leadership of its Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman is pleased to announce the Hajj fare for the 2025 season. The fare was announced sequel to approval from the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Indeed NAHCON Chairman and his team, in collaboration with representative of the Presidency, Malam Ameen Amshi, who is Special Assistant to the President, Special Duties, did their best to maintain the Hajj fare within the same range as previously charged. Others who actively participated in stemming the cost are leadership of State Executive Secretaries, namely Malam Idris Ahmad Almakura, the Forum Chairman who doubles as the Executive Secretary (E.S) of Nasarawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, his colleague from Kebbi State and Deputy Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro, with their Secretary and E.S of Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Salihu among others who worked tirelessly to ensure that the fares do not skyrocket.
This modest effort on the fare was reached after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in this important decision-making process.
The 2025 Hajj fare for Borno and Adamawa zone, intending pilgrims are expected to pay Eight Million, Three Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Fve Naira Fifty-Nine Kobo (N8,327,125.59).
Similarly, the cost of 2025 Hajj for intending pilgrims from Southern states is Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Eighty-Four Thousand, Eighty-Five Naira, Fifty-Nine Kobo (N8,784,085.59).
Intending pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay Eight Million, Four Hundred and Fifty-Seven Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty-Five Naira, Fifty-Nine Kobo (N8,457,685.59).
Professor Saleh commended the entire team describing the Hajj fare as a product of extensive collaboration with all stakeholders. He appreciated the support of the Presidency and Forum of State E.S.
The Chairman urged prospective pilgrims to take note of the timelines and Saudi guidelines while emphasizing the importance of early payment and timely registration to avoid last-minute inconveniences.
For further details and breakdown of the fare, please visit the NAHCON website on nahcon.gov.ng or through States’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards.
Fatima Sanda Usara,
Assistant Director, Information and Publication
For; Chairman NAHCON
20/1/2025
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