The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced approved fares for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, with intending pilgrims expected to pay between ₦7.56 million and ₦7.88 million, depending on their departure zones.

The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by its management on Friday in Abuja, following approval by the Federal Government.

According to NAHCON, the fares were determined after consultations with the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, service providers in Saudi Arabia and other relevant stakeholders.

The commission said prevailing exchange rates and the cost of services required for the pilgrimage were also considered in determining the approved fares.

Approved fares for 2027 Hajj

NAHCON said pilgrims departing from Maiduguri and Yola will pay ₦7,560,822, while those from other parts of the northern zone will pay ₦7,672,822.

Intending pilgrims from the southern zone will pay the highest approved fare of ₦7,882,822.

The approved fares are as follows:

– Maiduguri/Yola Zone – ₦7,560,822
– Northern Zone – ₦7,672,822
– Southern Zone – ₦7,882,822

The commission said the fares were approved in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, cost-efficiency and the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.

Pilgrims with ₦5 million deposits to pay balance

NAHCON directed intending pilgrims who had previously deposited ₦5 million to pay the outstanding balance required to complete their registration.

It also advised new registrants to commence payment through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies or Commissions.

Alternatively, intending pilgrims can make payments through participating banks under the approved Hajj Savings Scheme.

The commission urged states and intending pilgrims to comply with the approved payment arrangements to avoid delays in the registration and processing of pilgrims for the 2027 pilgrimage.

September 26 deadline for biometric data

NAHCON also announced September 26, 2026, as the final deadline for the complete upload of intending pilgrims’ biometric data on the Saudi-approved Nusuk-Masar digital platform.

The commission said the deadline was fixed in compliance with the policy of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

It warned that the deadline was absolute and would not be extended.

According to the commission, timely completion of biometric registration is necessary for the proper processing and synchronisation of pilgrims’ data ahead of the pilgrimage.

States given December 2 payment deadline

The commission further directed states to complete the remittance of all 2027 Hajj fares by December 2, 2026.

NAHCON warned that no extension would be granted beyond the deadline, stressing that timely remittance was critical to data synchronisation and the allocation of seats to pilgrims.

It said failure by states to meet the payment deadline could affect the processing of their allocated slots.

“The Commission wishes to emphasise that failure to meet the set deadlines will result in forfeiture of the allocated Hajj slots,” NAHCON said.

The commission urged all state pilgrims’ welfare boards and intending pilgrims to comply with the deadlines to ensure a smooth process ahead of the 2027 Hajj.