NAHCON Approves 2027 Hajj Fares, Fixes Deadlines

NAHCON Approves 2027 Hajj Fares, Fixes Deadlines 

ABUJA - The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has announced approved fares for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, pegging costs between N7.56 million and N7.88 million depending on departure zones.


In a public notice issued on Friday, the Commission said the fares were approved by the Federal Government after consultations with the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and key service providers in Saudi Arabia.


NAHCON said the approved fares also reflected prevailing exchange rates and service costs.  “The fares were approved in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, cost efficiency and pilgrims’ welfare,” the Commission said.

Under the new fare structure, pilgrims from the Maiduguri/Yola Zone will pay N7,560,822, while those from the Northern Zone will pay N7,672,822.  Pilgrims departing from the Southern Zone will pay N7,882,822, the highest of the three zones. The Commission directed intending pilgrims who had already deposited N5 million to pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration.  “Intending pilgrims who have made an initial deposit of N5 million are required to pay the balance to complete their registration,” NAHCON stated.

It also instructed new registrants to make payments through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies or Commissions, or through participating banks under the approved Hajj Savings Scheme.


In line with Saudi requirements, NAHCON fixed September 26, 2026 as the final deadline for the complete upload of intending pilgrims’ biometric data on the designated Nusuk-Masar digital platform.  “The deadline is in strict compliance with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s requirements. No extension will be granted,” the Commission said.


NAHCON further fixed December 2, 2026 as the deadline for states to complete the remittance of all 2027 Hajj fares.  
“Timely remittance is critical because data synchronisation and seat allocations for Nigerian pilgrims depend on states meeting the payment deadline,” it explained.

The Commission warned that failure to meet the prescribed deadlines would lead to forfeiture of allocated Hajj slots.  NAHCON consequently urged intending pilgrims and state pilgrims’ welfare authorities to ensure timely completion of payments and biometric data uploads to avoid losing their allocated slots for the 2027 pilgrimage.