The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged intending pilgrims to make a N5 million deposit for 2027 Hajj pilgrimage.
The Commission also announced the commencement of advance deposits for the 2028, 2029 and 2030 Hajj seasons.
“Interested persons are therefore encouraged to begin saving towards their pilgrimage through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies or Commissions, or any approved Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) participating banks.
“The advance deposit initiative is designed to enable prospective pilgrims to spread the financial cost of Hajj over time, while also enhancing the Commission’s and the state boards’ ability to undertake early planning, secure quality services, and ensure efficient Hajj operations,” it added.
Kwara, Taraba set deadline for payment
Meanwhile, the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards in Kwara and Taraba states have urged intending pilgrims to complete their fare payments and documentation before September 26, 2026, the deadline set by NAHCON and the Saudi authorities.
The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, said on Thursday in Ilorin that delays in payment or documentation could affect visa processing and prevent intending pilgrims from participating in next year’s pilgrimage.
He recalled that in previous Hajj exercises, some pilgrims failed to meet the requirements on time, resulting in visa delays, while others had to seek refunds after missing the deadline.
Similarly, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Tanko, said in Jalingo that intending pilgrims are required to make an initial deposit of N7 million, while the board has concluded plans for a statewide sensitisation campaign to educate prospective pilgrims on the new policies and guidelines introduced by the Saudi authorities.
Tanko urged intending pilgrims to pay early to enable the board to meet the deadline and avoid disappointment.
He said the Taraba board remained committed to ensuring a hitch-free pilgrimage, noting that 714 pilgrims from the state successfully performed the 2026 Hajj, although one pilgrim died and another lost a hand in an auto crash before
