Muslims From Southern Nigeria To Pay About N8.8 Million For 2025 Hajj: North N8.4 Million

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed Hajj fare for the 2025 pilgrimage in the Holy sites of Saudi Arabia at over N8 million.
According to the Commission, in a statement today, January 20, by its Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara, the cost for intending pilgrims from Southern states is N8, 784, 085.59 while those from the Northern zone will pay N8, 457,685.59.
The statement said that the fare for Borno and Adamawa zone intending pilgrims is N8,327,125.59.
It said that the modest effort on the fare was reached after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in this important decision-making process.
The statement said that the fare was arrived at after an 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.”
The statement quoted the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as commending the team.
He described 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 advised prospective pilgrims to take note of the timelines and Saudi guidelines, emphasizing the importance of early payment and timely registration to avoid last-minute inconveniences.